Chemical Project Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Turn your chemical engineering expertise into smarter food and dairy processing solutions.
Is this you?
You enjoy getting out from behind a desk and solving real engineering challenges on site. Naturally independent yet highly collaborative, you build strong relationships with clients through your technical expertise and practical approach. You’re curious, solutions-driven and motivated by seeing projects through from concept to commissioning while continuously improving process performance.What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll manage engineering projects within the food and dairy processing sector, providing technical support, troubleshooting process challenges and identifying opportunities for optimisation. Working closely with manufacturing clients, you’ll oversee process improvements, assist with commissioning new technologies and contribute to research and development initiatives using pilot systems. You’ll enjoy this role because every project brings a different technical challenge, giving you the opportunity to make a measurable impact while working with cutting-edge processing technologies in a highly specialised environment.Where you’ll be doing it
This opportunity is with a respected specialist engineering business that delivers innovative process solutions to the food manufacturing industry. Known for its technical excellence and collaborative culture, the team offers the flexibility of a home-based role while providing strong support from experienced engineering professionals. As the regional presence grows, so do the opportunities to develop your career.What you’ll need
A BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering together with experience in food processing, dairy processing or process manufacturing is essential. Strong client-facing communication skills, project management experience and the ability to work independently are key. Experience with process optimisation, CIP systems, thermal processing, commissioning or pilot plant environments will be highly advantageous. A valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle are required for regular business travel.What you’ll get
A permanent position offering flexible home-based working, business travel reimbursement, a company laptop and mobile phone. Most importantly, you’ll join a growing specialist business where your contribution will be valued and future leadership opportunities are on the horizon.How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Katharina Thieme-Schiess on LinkedIn, (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to katharina@thetalentexperts.co.za – we appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.Applicant Consent
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