Junior Process Engineer â Chemical & Process Plant Engineering
First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.
SUMMARY:
âï¸ Junior Process Engineer – Chemical & Process Plant Engineeringð Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-Based)
ð¢ Department: Process Engineering
ð¼ Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
ð° Remuneration: R20 000 – R30 000 pm CTC (Suggested, negotiable based on experience)
About the CompanyOur client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering company delivering innovative process engineering solutions across the mining, metallurgical, chemical, energy and industrial sectors.
With projects spanning South Africa and international markets, the company offers an excellent opportunity for a young engineer to develop practical engineering expertise within a professional, technically challenging environment.
POSITION INFO:
About the RoleAn exciting opportunity exists for a recently qualified or Junior Process Engineer to join an experienced Process Engineering team.
This position is ideal for a motivated Chemical Engineering graduate looking to build a career in process design, plant engineering and industrial process technologies.
Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the successful candidate will gain valuable exposure to engineering design, process calculations, equipment specifications and project implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with mass and energy balances and process design calculations.
- Prepare and update Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Support the preparation of equipment data sheets and technical specifications.
- Assist with process modelling, design documentation and technical reports.
- Participate in plant inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
- Support process optimisation and research and development initiatives.
- Work closely with mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering teams.
- BEng/BSc Engineering or National Diploma in Chemical Engineering from a recognised institution.
- 0–3 years' relevant experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Basic understanding of chemical engineering principles, mass and energy balances and process design.
- Exposure to process simulation software would be advantageous.
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
- An interest in process plant engineering, mining,
- or industrial applications.