Chemical Engineer

An engineering firm in De Aar, Northern Cape is seeking a Chemical Engineer to provide technical expertise on design and construction projects. You will prepare calculations and simulations, produce detailed designs and specifications, review contractor submissions, and conduct site inspections. Professional registration or active progress towards it is expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project budgets, schedules, and resources, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.
• Manage engineering projects from feasibility through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify construction or installation work complies with designs and quality specifications.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programmes for industrial plant and equipment to maximise reliability.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are clearly communicated.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with relevant standards, codes of practice, health and safety regulations, and environmental legislation.

Requirements

• Proficiency in engineering design and analysis software relevant to the discipline such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, or MATLAB.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across engineering disciplines for integrated project outcomes.
• Professional registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng, or candidate registration actively working towards professional registration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to apply engineering first principles to complex technical challenges.
• Strong project management skills including scheduling, cost estimation, and contract administration.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to produce clear technical reports and present to varied audiences.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer Registration with ECSA