Process Engineer ( Chemical Engineer )

Process Engineer (Chemical Engineer)

Recruiter

Network Contracting

Job Ref

NCM003030/KMa

Date posted

Friday, June 5, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

An established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Process Engineer to join its operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving process optimisation, improving plant efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring product quality standards are consistently achieved. This role is ideal for a hands-on Chemical Engineer with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities within a continuous manufacturing environment.

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate process deviations, root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Conduct process trials, data analysis, and performance evaluations.
• Support production teams with technical expertise and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Manage process-related projects from concept through implementation.
• Monitor key process indicators and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering teams to achieve operational objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BEng/BSc) in Chemical Engineering.
• 3–5 years' experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
• Experience within paper, pulp, packaging, FMCG, chemical, or continuous processing industries will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of process optimisation, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis and process monitoring tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and critical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Project management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Results-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.