Process Engineer

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: Gauteng - West Rand 
Industry: Water Treatment & OEM
Type:  Full-Time      / Environment: Technical, project-driven, performance-focused

About the Role
Our client, a specialist in the water treatment and OEM sector, is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to take responsibility for process design, optimisation, and operational improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Lead Process Engineer, this role will play a key part in leading design initiatives, optimizing plant performance, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring successful project delivery within scope, cost, and schedule. If you are analytical, solutions-driven, and passionate about improving plant efficiency and process performance, this opportunity offers strong technical exposure and growth. (Valid license & own vehicle mandatory)

POSITION INFO:
What you’ll be doing

• Develop PFDs and P&IDs
• Develop control philosophies
• Compile mass and energy balances for process design purposes
• Assist with commissioning and plant handover
• Design and test new processes and process upgrades
• Ensure developed processes comply with safety and quality standards
• Use and develop process simulation software to optimize, troubleshoot, and reduce costs
• Collect and analyze data to improve and modify existing systems
• Oversee the process scope during construction of new plants
• Purchase and install equipment where required and within competency
• Apply scientific engineering principles (momentum, heat transfer, magnitude, etc.)
• Consult on plant operations and performance improvement
• Develop best practice procedures and manuals for standard equipment
• Assist in developing standard operating instructions and design procedures
• Investigate and troubleshoot plant and process problems
• Conduct plant/process monitoring and reporting
• Schedule and coordinate work to tight deadlines within approved budgets
• Ensure equipment performs according to specifications and capacity requirements
• Liaise with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
• Assist with technical proposals including CAPEX and OPEX estimations
• Coordinate risk assessments and HAZOP studies where required

• BEng / BTech / BSc in Chemical Engineering (completed)
• 4 – 8 years’ experience as a Process Engineer within water treatment, mining, or industrial OEM environments
• Strong experience in process design, simulation, optimisation, and plant automation
• Experience in cost management, process documentation, and safety compliance
• Advanced computer skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and process simulation software)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership ability
• Commercial awareness with sound budget management capability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel and work underground when required
• South African citizen with valid SA ID

• Permanent position within a respected engineering and water treatment environment
• Competitive salary: R45 000 – R85 000 CTC per month (negotiable based on experience and qualification)
• Exposure to technically advanced plant design and optimisation projects
• Opportunity to contribute to operational excellence and innovation
• Dynamic and solutions-focused engineering team

• West Rand Gauteng
• Travel to sites will be required
• Underground work may form part of commissioning and troubleshooting activities
• This role requires a hands-on, process-focused engineer who can balance technical excellence with operational realities

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