Process/Sales Engineering Intern

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023075/SV

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

240000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Join our client in Western Cape team as a Process/Sales Engineer Intern, gaining hands-on experience in process design, P&IDs, and project costing. Develop practical engineering skills in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment.

POSITION INFO:
My client is looking for a motivated Process/Sales Engineer Intern to join their Western Cape office in Paarl for a 1-year structured programme designed to develop technical and practical engineering skills. The programme will provide exposure to unique engineering concepts in process design and sales, offering hands-on experience in developing solutions, preparing designs, and assisting with the deployment of processing plants. This fast-paced and stimulating environment requires a candidate who is proactive, reliable, and eager to learn, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to go the extra mile.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or relevant qualification)

Job Experience & Skills Required:

- Collaborate with the design and sales teams and customers to develop workable solutions in Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), considering functionality, cost, durability, practicality, lead times, maintenance, standardisation, and ease of manufacture.
- Conceptualize and draw P&IDs in 2D AutoCAD, specifying design data for pumps, instruments, line sizes, etc.
- Calculate batch sizes and heating/cooling requirements (kWh) for process systems.
- Analyse and handle raw materials according to MSDS and project requirements.
- Create design schedules for Design, Costing, and Procurement based on the P&ID.
- Develop electrical specifications and assist with SOP review.
- Lead HAZOP reviews for process safety and compliance.
- Assist with installation and commissioning of processing plants when required.
- Travel locally and internationally for customer visits.
- Prepare accurate quotations and calculate detailed project costing.
Skills & Experience:
- Experience with CAD and AutoCAD.
- Strong technical knowledge and analytical thinking.
- Proficient in MS Office and engineering software.
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.

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For more information contact:
Shaleen van Staden

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