Senior Chemical Engineer - Permanent

19 May 2026

POSITION: Senior Chemical Engineer

INDUSTRY:Engineering

SALARIES: Up to R720k p/a

AREA: Johannesburg, Gauteng

SEND: nape@sabela.co.za

Responsibilities:
• Develop projects from concept to completion
• Design processes and calculate associated costs
• Manage quotations and tenders for projects, services, and components
• Support sales activities and review enquiries
• Provide marketing assistance and strategic input
• Oversee projects and execute related tasks
• Conduct site work and address SHEQ matters and functions, including all duties related to engineering project execution and after-sales services
• Run Lab and Pilot Plant operations during R&D tasks; prepare and execute test runs at the company or client sites; handle logistics, documentation, data capture, report formulation, and filing with relevant visuals and supporting documents
• Sell and administer service contracts
• Liaise with clients and conduct site visits
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely collaboration
• Handle engineering-related administrative tasks
• Supervise and mentor Junior Process Engineers

Qualifications & Experience required:
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of experience in AutoCAD, liquid handling, water treatment, process design, process plant manufacturing, automation, lab work