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Chemical Process Engineer (CPEIX)

Overview

Reference
CPEIX

Salary
ZAR/annum + 0

Job Location
- South Africa -- Tshwane Metro -- Pretoria

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
16 February 2026

Closing date
16 Mar 2026 21:59


Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Tender Support

  • Assist with tender briefings, documentation, method statements, and pricing inputs.

  • Support cost estimation and proposal development activities.

2. Project Management, Quality & Compliance

  • Comply with company project registration, risk, quality, and health & safety procedures.

  • Maintain auditable documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.

3. Technical Project Delivery

  • Prepare mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, reports, and detailed designs.

  • Conduct water use optimisation, treatment technology selection, and liability assessments.

  • Develop tender documentation and manage drawing preparation.

  • Monitor construction activities, installation quality, testing, commissioning, and project close-out.

  • Assist with project financial administration including invoicing and cost control.

  • Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project delivery.

  • Prepare and present technical reports and client presentations.

4. Training & Mentorship

  • Participate in continuous professional development.

  • Support mentoring and technical guidance for engineers-in-training.

5. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and leadership growth.


Education & Qualifications

  • B.Eng. Degree in Engineering (Water Engineering postgraduate qualification advantageous).

  • Eligible for Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration within one year, or proof of application to ECSA.


Experience

  • Minimum of 5+ years of technical and practical experience in water engineering projects.

  • Proven experience in design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment works.

  • At least 5 consecutive years’ experience using water treatment simulation software.


Knowledge

  • Working knowledge of drafting software (PFD and P&ID development).

  • Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering integration in infrastructure projects.

  • Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, industrial/mining effluent treatment systems, and related infrastructure.

  • Familiarity with BioWin and RO simulation software such as Winflows and WAVE (advantageous).


Skills

  • Strong technical design and analytical skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal business communication skills.

  • Ability to manage scope, costs, and project timelines.

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving ability.

  • Collaboration and stakeholder coordination skills.


Personal Attributes

  • High integrity and adherence to engineering ethics.

  • Enthusiastic about water and wastewater engineering.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships.

  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally and internationally.

  • Self-motivated with leadership potential.


Contact information

Hridhaya