Graduate Process Engineer – Hermanus/Overstrand Area (Western Cape)

Leading company in providing water technologies, treatment infrastructure and networks services for the municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors have an opportunity for a Graduate Process Engineer within the Overstrand Area (based in Hermanus) for a one year fixed term contract.

       REQUIRED COMPETENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.Eng. Chemical Engineering (recently graduated).

• ECSA Registration as a Candidate Engineer would be an advantage.

• Experience as a process engineer, graduate engineer or equivalent role in water treatment works would be an advantage.

• Organizational skills.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Computer Literacy - google workspace tools & experience with cloud computing, such as Docusign.

• Own vehicle & drivers’ licence are essential.

1.     Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with contractual, operational, and process requirements for assigned water treatment sites.

• Support Blue/Green Drop audits by preparing sites, gathering documentation, summarising data, and assisting with consultant reports.

• Optimise chemical dosing regimes by reviewing dosing rates, conducting evaluations, and improving process efficiency and water quality.

• Maintain accurate operational records, including dosing data, analytical results, logbooks, inspection sheets, and daily/weekly reporting.

• Support process compliance and standardisation through the review, development, updating, and training of SOPs and operational procedures.

• Conduct and support process testing, including weekly jar testing, analytical instrumentation calibration, performance testing, and troubleshooting.

• Assist with engineering design and optimisation studies, including process documentation, optimisation plans, design reviews, HAZOPs, risk assessments, and value engineering.

• Support procurement activities by preparing equipment specifications, RFQ/PO documentation, and technically evaluating vendor proposals.

• Coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and consultants, including technical clarifications, meetings, and supplementary requirements.

• Assist with project execution, including design, construction, pre-commissioning, cold/hot commissioning, commissioning documentation, operating manuals, and performance testing.

• Investigate operational and engineering problems at site and in the office, contributing to practical solutions and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to business growth and professional development by identifying water, waste, and energy opportunities, staying current with industry technologies, and maintaining strong engineering and company standards.

2.     Quality, Healthy & Safety

• Ensure health and safety legislation and contractual obligations pertaining to health & safety are adhered to throughout the project.

• Read and understand the latest ISO 9001 QMS manual for the procedures pertaining to the Chemical and Operations Division.

3.     External Relations

• Liaise with suppliers, consultants and contractors on technical aspects.

• Interacts with partners and other companies in the group.

• Produce presentations and/or represent the company at trade fairs and seminars

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.