Process / Chemical Engineer, Cape Town

A small, innovative consulting firm operating within the climate, water, environmental, and resource management sector is seeking a qualified remote part-time Chemical / Process Engineer , on a project basis to join its expanding technical team. The company focuses on delivering sustainable and circular solutions through projects that include water treatment, waste-to-resource valorisation, and the development of sustainability strategies for utilities and industrial clients.

Responsibilities:

Conduct technical assessments, process modelling, and feasibility studies for water and waste treatment projects.

Support the design and optimisation of chemical or physical treatment processes for waste-to-resource conversion.

Analyse chemical, physical, and environmental data to inform sustainability and cost-benefit evaluations.

Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, proposals, and client presentations.

Collaborate effectively with environmental scientists, economists, and engineers on multidisciplinary projects.

Ensure all project outputs comply with relevant environmental, safety, and quality standards.

Participate in virtual meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (Master’s degree advantageous).

Minimum 3 years’ experience in water treatment, environmental engineering, process design, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience in chemical process design, mass balance calculations, and/or waste valorisation.

Familiarity with modelling tools is advantageous.

Experience in technical writing, data interpretation, and preparing feasibility or design reports.

Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Keen interest in circular economy and sustainability innovation.

Self-driven with the ability to manage tasks independently in a remote environment.

Prior experience in a consulting or project-based role.

Strong coordination and collaboration skills across diverse disciplines and geographies.

Flexible, fully remote working structure.

Exposure to cutting-edge sustainability and environmental innovation projects.

Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Opportunity to contribute to impactful, real-world sustainability solutions.

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