What You Will Be Doing
- Assist with conceptual and detailed process designs for industrial processing facilities.
- Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Prepare Basis of Design documentation and process scope definitions.
- Compile process datasheets, control philosophies, functional specifications, and performance criteria.
- Support procurement activities through equipment specification development and material take-offs.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and project engineering teams.
- Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, testing, and plant start-up activities.
- Participate in Performance Acceptance Testing (PAT) and project handover processes.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation and project records.
- Engage professionally with clients and stakeholders while providing practical engineering solutions.
Exposure To
This role offers hands-on involvement within:
- Brewing and beverage processing facilities
- Syrup and yeast plant systems
- Dairy and soft drink processing operations
- CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems
- Tank farms and bulk liquid handling installations
- Industrial gas systems including CO₂, Nitrogen, Air, and NH₃
- Boiler house and utility systems
- Process plant layouts and plant optimisation projects
What We're Looking For
- BSc, BTech, NDip, or equivalent qualification in Chemical or Process Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant process engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of industrial process systems and equipment.
- Ability to interpret and develop PFDs and P&IDs.
- Strong technical report writing and documentation skills.
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transport.
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required.
The Ideal Candidate
You are naturally curious about how processes work and constantly look for ways to improve them.
You combine technical expertise with practical problem-solving skills and can communicate effectively with both technical teams and clients. You enjoy taking ownership, remain composed under pressure, and are motivated by seeing engineering concepts become operational realities.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability
- Excellent attention to detail
- Professional communication skills
- Self-driven and proactive approach
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
- Organised and structured work ethic
- Strong client engagement and relationship-building skills
Take The Next Step
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can gain exposure to diverse processing environments, contribute to projects across Africa, and build a reputation as a well-rounded Process Engineer, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to:
wgouws@networkrecruitment.co.zaIf you do not receive feedback within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.