Technical Sales Specialist
Johannesburg
10 days ago

Salary: R960 K Annually

Technical Sales Specialist BedfordviewA well established ingredient supplier has a vacancy for the abovementioned who's main objective is to leverage deep chemical compound knowledge to drive and support the commercial team in converting leads into sales, map the Human Nutrition market, and contribute to research and development across various chemical industries. He/she will focus on raising the ...

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Project Engineer
Johannesburg
24 days ago

Salary: 40000

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Engineer to join our team in the food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical industry based in Johannesburg.

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Area Manager - Water Treatment Chemicals
Johannesburg
30 days ago

Salary: Monthly

A well-established water treatment chemical company requires the above to manage senior key accounts within the boiler, cooling water and effluent markets providing them with solutions and water treatment chemicals.

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SERVICE TECHNICIAN - WATER TREATMENT
Johannesburg
3 days ago

Salary: Monthly

WATER TREATMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN - JUNIOR POSITIONDip/Degree in Water Treatment/chemical engineering OR Mechanical engineeringEast Rand area, Gauteng

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Operations Manager
Port Elizabeth
39 days ago

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Process Engineer
Johannesburg
41 days ago

Salary: 700000

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer to join our dynamic team based in Melrose. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in EPC or EPCM projects within the Energy, chemicals, or Resources sectors. The successful applicant will play a critical role in process design and optimisation

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Graduate Development Programme (24 Months)
Johannesburg
55 days ago

Salary: 10000

Are you a recent graduate ready to kick-start your career? Join our 2-Year Graduate Development Programme, designed to equip high-potential graduates with practical skills, exposure to real projects, and mentorship across critical business functions.

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Product Risk Analyst
Johannesburg
6 days ago

Salary: Market related

My client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Product Risk Analyst to join their dynamic risk management team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights into the risk department, focusing on controlling front-line trading and ensuring that senior management has a clear understanding of the risk-reward profile of the trading books. The role also involves ensuring that physic...

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Senior Field Service Technician - Water Treatment and Wastewater
Johannesburg
17 days ago

Salary: Monthly

A well-known water treatment solutions company requires the above to install, commission, repair and maintain water and wastewater treatment systems at customer sites.

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Field Service Technician - Water Treatment And Wastewater
Johannesburg
17 days ago

Salary: Monthly

A well-known water treatment solutions company requires the above to install, commission, repair and maintain water and wastewater treatment systems at customer sites.

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Chemical engineering jobs Johannesburg

What is a chemical engineer?

Chemical engineers apply their knowledge of chemistry, arithmetic, physics, and economics to solve practical problems with processing plants.

Chemical engineers devise processes, supervise construction of equipment, and oversee operations in plants that transform basic materials into more valuable end products.

Chemical engineers use their theoretical and experimental chemistry knowledge to improve the efficiency and security of large-scale industrial processes.

A chemical engineer's contributions to other branches of engineering can be felt through their work in conceiving and creating techniques for making, altering, and transporting materials.

Before a chemical engineer can bring these materials into mass production, they must undergo extensive testing in the laboratory. Below we’ll explore the road to landing chemical engineering jobs in Johannesburg.

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Employment opportunities in the chemical engineering sector in Johannesburg

Johannesburg’s manufacturing industry employs a sizable number of chemical engineers, many of whom work on the creation of cutting-edge machinery and infrastructure. Their goal is to maximize productivity while minimizing costs.

The term "process engineer" is commonly used to describe professionals in this sector. Chemical engineers are responsible for the creation of numerous everyday items, including plastics, paper, dyes, medicines, polymers, fertilizers, petrochemicals, and even many foods.

While the energy and oil industries have long had a high demand for chemical engineers, other sectors in Johannesburg are growing at a quicker rate. The demand for improved energy efficiency and alternative energy sources is keeping chemical engineers busy.

There is a growing need for chemical engineers in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors. They are essential to the creation of new medicines and medical tools, such as catheters to artificial kidneys and prostheses.

As a result, chemical engineers frequently work at the intersection of multiple fields. As an example, chemical engineers and electronic engineers work closely together to create computer parts and other technologies.

Why you should use Executive Placements to land your next chemical engineering job in Johannesburg

Because Executive Placements is dependable and trustworthy, chemical engineers located in Johannesburg who are interested in expanding their work options come to the company.

By displaying applicants' resumes in conjunction with posted jobs on its South African employment portal, Executive Placements raises the profile of both established and prospective business executives in that country.

Those who are already at the top of their game in the business world can find a broad variety of potential promotional opportunities to pursue in their company's database.

Executive Placements is able to keep track of which search firms are looking for a placement that is the best possible match for you because they have offices in all of the major cities, including Johannesburg.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.      How much does a chemical engineer earn in Johannesburg?

The average chemical engineer salary in Johannesburg is R 690 000 per year or R 354 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 258 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 9 360 000 per year.

 

2.      Is it easy to find a chemical engineering job in Johannesburg?

Yes, the industrial nature of Johannesburg’s business sector requires the constant demand for chemical engineers.

 

3.      What is the best way to find a chemical engineering job in Johannesburg?

Executive Placements is a tailored job board that is able to connect upper level chemical engineers with the best positions in Johannesburg.