OFO No: 215103

Other names for Energy Engineer:

• Bio-energy Engineer 
• Energy Services Enginee 
• Hydro Energy Engineer 
• Nuclear Energy Engineer 
• Renewable Energy Engineer 
• Solar Energy Engineer 
• Wind Energy Engineer

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What is an  Energy Engineer?

Energy Engineers design, plan and perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and the removal of environmental health hazards using various engineering disciplines. They apply their engineering knowledge and skills to such things as environmental impact assessment, natural resources management and pollution control.  

Work may include waste treatment, site clearing, or pollution-control technology.

Environmental Engineering is concerned with local and worldwide environmental issues.

Environmental Engineers use the principles of Biology and Chemistry to provide practical solutions to problems related to the environment.

Environmental Engineers provide practical solutions to some of these problems, most significantly in the planning, design, repair and construction of public infrastructure systems such as water and sewage treatment plants, landfills, storm water and river control works.

Environmental Engineers may specialize in particular industry sectors such as the minerals industry, the chemical industry and civil engineering projects. They frequently work closely with other professionals, at times pooling expertise on particular projects. They may work in offices and/or outdoors when involved in construction projects

What does an Energy Engineer do?

• makes recommendations regarding energy and fuel selections
• prepares reports and technical documentation
• conducts field inspections
• monitors energy consumption
• conducts audits to evaluates energy use, costs or conservation measures
• manages the development, design, or construction of energy conservation projects
• oversees constructions
• evaluates construction design information such as detail and assembly drawings, design calculations, system layouts and sketches, or specifications.
• identifies energy savings opportunities and makes recommendations to achieve more energy efficient operation.
• reviews architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans and specifications to evaluate energy efficiency

Are you . . . ?

• computer literate?
• good at communicating?
• good at problem solving and making decisions?
• good at analysing data?
• a creative thinker?
• organised?
• knowledgeable about building and construction?
• good at mathematics and science?
• good at systems evaluation?

How do I become an Energy Engineer?

PATH 1

Bachelor degree or Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineer

• Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• Durban University of Technology
• University of Cape Town
• University of Johannesburg
• University of Kwazulu-Natal
• University of Pretoria
• University of South Africa (UNISA)
• University of Stellenbosch
• University of the Witwatersrand

PATH 2

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

• 3 years of workplace experience (after registering as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA)
• Professional Review (after review, you can register as a Professional Engineer)
• Designation: Professional Engineer.
• NOTE: Only engineers registered with ECSA may use the designation Professional Engineer.

 TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

ENGINEERING COUNCIL of SA (ECSA)

• https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx

OFO No: 311601

Other names for Chemical Engineer Technician:

What is a Chemical Engineering Technician?

Chemical Engineering is concerned with the manufacture of chemicals on an industrial scale. 

Does a career in chemical research interest you? Why not consider becoming a Chemical Engineering Technician.  This involves working alongside chemical engineers on the research, development and manufacture of products, such as plastics, fertilisers, medicines, foods, textiles and fuel.

As a Chemical Engineering Technician, employment is possible in most areas of process engineering. You could be involved in research and development, design and construction of chemical processing plants, or in plant operations and maintenance.

What does a Chemical Engineering Technician do?

• helps to design, build or install production plant equipment
• carries out laboratory experiments to develop new products
• monitors production processes using measurement and control instruments
• records data and makes adjustments to machinery
• carries out maintenance checks and makes repairs
• makes sure safety procedures are followed
• carries out quality control checks

Are you … ?

• good at chemistry and maths?
• a person with an understanding of engineering principles?
• good at spoken and written communication?
• able to understand and present scientific data?
• a person with excellent computer skills?
• accurate?
• detail orientated?
• a problem-solver?

How do I become a Chemical Engineering Technician?

PATH 1

National Diploma in Chemical Engineering

• Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
• Durban University of Technology (DUT)
• Mangosutho University of Technology (MUT)
• Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
• University of Johannesburg (UJ)
• University of SA (UNISA)
• Vaal University of Technology (VUT)

PATH 2

National Diploma in Chemical Engineering

• 2 Years workplace experience (register as Candidate Engineering Technician with ECSA)
• Professional Review (apply for registration as a Professional Engineering Technician after review has taken place)

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
  

• ENGINEERING COUNCIL of SA (ECSA)

https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Chemical Engineer or Millwright

Is becoming a Chemical Engineering Technician the right choice for me?

OFO No: 214607

Other names for Petroleum Engineer:

• Biofuels Engineer
• Gas Engineer
• Mud Engineer
• Natural Gas Engineer
• Oil Refinery Engineer
• Petroleum Engineering Technologist
• Petro-physical Engineer

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What is a Petroleum Engineer?

A Petroleum Engineer plans and organises the engineering aspects of finding and extracting petroleum or natural gas from our planet.

What does a Petroleum Engineer do?

• researches and determines location of extraction of coal, metallic ore, non-mtealillic mminrerals, building materials (stone & gravel) etc
• determines the best method of extracting these materials
• determines best drilling site
• plans the layouts of shafts and tunnels for construction
• researches best transportation methods of water, oil etc
• maintains safety standards
• liaises with all technical staff (geologists etc)
• studies deposits to determine the quality

Are you . . . ?

• interested in the petroleum industry?
• interested in engineering?
• good at maths and science?
• responsible and reliable?
• intelligent?
• a problem solver?
• observant?

How do I become a Petroleum Engineer?

PATH 1

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering

• North West University
• University of Cape Town
• University of Johannesburg
• University of Kwazulu-Natal
• University of Pretoria
• University of Stellenbosch
• University of the Witswatersrand

PATH 2

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering

• 3 Years workplace experience (register as Candidate Engineering Technician with ECSA)
• Professional Review (apply for registration as a Professional Engineering Technician after review has taken place)
• Designation: Professional Engineer. NOTE: Only engineers registered with ECSA may use the designation Professional Engineer.

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

ENGINEERING COUNCIL of SA (ECSA)

• https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Land Surveyor or Chemical Engineer 

Is becoming a Petroleum Engineer the right choice for me?

OFO No: 132105

Other names for Power Generation Production Manager:

• Biofuels Production Manager
• Biomass Power Plant Manager
• Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Manager
• Geothermal Production Manager
• Hydroelectric Production Manager
• Landfill Gas Collection Manager
• Methane Collection Manager
• Wind Energy Operations Manager

What is a Power Generation Production Manager?

A Power Generation Production Manager plans, organises and manages the work activities at a power generating or biofuels plant.

What does a Power Generation Production Manager do?

• liaises with all the different managers at the plant
• controls operations and quality procedures
• plans maintenance schedules
• writes reports
• implements production strategies
• manages budgets
• monitors production outputs
• minimises costs
• identifies business opportunities
• orders and monitors installation of new equipment

Are you . . . ?

• interested in energy?
• a leader?
• a problem solver?
• intelligent?
• reliable and responsible?
• a good communicator?
• a people’s person?
• a motivator?

How do I become a Power Generation Production Manager?

The best way to become a Power Generation Production Manager is do study:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering Technology

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Once you have your qualification and enough workplace experience you will need to get a Government Certificate of competency. You will sit for an examination.

There are 2 certificates:

• Certificate for Mines and Works issued by the Department of Mineral Resource
• Certificate for Factories issued by the Department of Labour

Once you have your certificate, only then may you call yourself a Certificated Electrical Engineer. This will allow you to take over the legal responsibility for the operation and safety of a large industrial plant such as a mine, factory or power station.

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Green Builder … or … Climate Change Analyst

Is becoming a Power Generation Production Manager the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 214501

Other names for Chemical Engineer:

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What is a Chemical Engineer?

Are you naturally inquisitive and open-minded, with a strong aptitude for Mathematics and the Sciences? Then why not consider a career in Chemical Engineering? 

Chemical Engineers combine chemistry and engineering to help solve some of the world’s problems. They have a thorough knowledge of chemistry together with an astute understanding of chemical processing which allows them to get-to-grips with most chemical problems. Chemical

Engineering is both intellectually and financially rewarding.  It can lead to high level positions in management.  

Here is a list of some of the areas that Chemical Engineers might work in:

• low cost sources of environmentally clean energy
• virtually all pharmaceuticals (medicines)
  
• ways to recycle plastics
• purification of drinking water
• ways to reduce pollution in factories
• chemical plant equipmentd design
  
• manufacture chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, etc

What does a Chemical Engineer do?

• designs and invents new processes
• designs, plans and constructs new instruments and chemical plants
• develops atomic sciences
• researches ways of making useful products out of raw materials
• researches and develops new improved chemical processes
• makes manufacturing processes more environmentally friendly
• develops safety measures for chemical related areas
• complies with safety and environmental regulations
• monitors production performances
• plans effective layouts of equipment

Are you … ?

• interested in science and chemicals?
• responsible?
• good with mathematics, physics and chemistry?
• inquisitive?
• a team player?
• organised?
• problem solver?
• a good communicator?  Speak and read well?

How do I become a Chemical Engineer? 

There are two ways to study chemical engineering:

• A 3 year National Diploma in Chemical Engineering can be done at most Universities of Technology and UNISA. 

• A Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering can be done at most universities in SA.

• SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND METALLURGY:  SAIMM: 

http://www.saimm.co.za/careers/29-chemical-engineering
 

SAIMM lists these institutions as offering Chemical Engineering:

• Cape Town University of Technology
• Durban Institute of Technology
• North West University
• Rhodes University
• Stellenbosch University
• Tshwane University of Technology
• University of Cape Town
• University of Johannesburg
• University of Kwazulu-Natal
• University of Pretoria
• University of South Africa (UNISA)
• University of the Western Cape
• University of the Witwatersrand
• University of Venda
• Vaal University of Technology
• Walter Sisulu University

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
  

• ENGINEERING COUNCIL of SA (ECSA)

https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Electrical Engineer or Environmental Engineer

Is becoming a Chemical Engineer the right choice for me?

OFO No: 214502

Other names for Chemical Engineering Technologist:

What is a Chemical Engineering Technologist?

A Chemical Engineering Technologist researches, analyses and makes changes to to new or existing chemical engineering technologies and systems.

They can work in industries like:

• Oil and gas
• Explosives
• Food and drink
• Pharmaceuticals
• Synthetic materials etc

What does a Chemical Engineering Technologist do?

• conducts research
• analyses data
• develops and modifies commercial-scale chemical systems
• works out chemical formula
• performs laboratory experiments
• establishes control standards
• follows safety procedures and develops new ones
• designs new chemical plant equipment
• works out budgets
• writes reports

Are you . . .  ?

• interested in science and chemistry?
• safety conscious?
• good at maths?
• observant?
• detail orientated?
• a perfectionist?
• reliable?

How do I become a Chemical Engineering Technologist?

PATH 1

National Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemical Engineering

• Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• Durban University of Technology
• Mangosutho University of Technology
• Tshwane University of Technology
• University of Johannesburg
• University of South Africa (UNISA)
• Vaal University of Technology

PATH 2

National Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemical Engineering

• 3 year workplace experience (as a registered Candidate Engineering Technologist of ECSA)
• Professional Review under ECSA
• Designation: Registration with ECSA so you may use the title Professional Engineering Technologist
• Designation: NOTE: Only those registered with ECSA may use the designation Professional Engineering Technologist.

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

ENGINEERING COUNCIL of SA (ECSA)

• https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Chemical Engineer or Chemical Engineering Technician

Is becoming a Chemical Engineering Technologist the right choice for me?

OFO No: 313104

Other names for a Nuclear Power Plant Process Controller:

• Nuclear Engineering Technician
• Nuclear Power Plant Process Controller

What is a Nuclear Power Plant Process Controller?

A Nuclear Power Plant Process Controller provides technical support in a nuclear power plant. This work can cover installations, operations and maintenance of equipment and the facilities.

What does a Nuclear Power Plant Process Controller do?

• regularly inspects nuclear plant
• monitors the operating systems to make sure they are running smoothly
• operates generating systems and other equipment
• controls start up and shut down processes
• takes readings and keeps records
• cleans and maintains equipment (generators / boilers / turbines / pumps etc)

Are you . . . ?

• good with your hands?
• reliable and responsible?
• interested in nuclear energy?
• observant?
• good at record keeping?
• a team player?
• good with numbers?

How do I become a Nuclear Power Plant Process Controller?

PATH 1

• Grade 10 or TVET Certificate NQF Level 2

• Learnership – Nuclear Plant Auxiliary Systems Operations NQF Level 3, 4 and 5

• Workplace experience

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Electroplater or Aircraft Assembler 

Is becoming a Nuclear Power Plant Process Controller the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 832907

Other names for Chemical Plant Worker:

• Charcoal Burner
• Chemical Tester (Physical/ Routine)
• Gas Plant Labourer
• Grease Press Hand
• Munitions Factory Hand
• Paint Factory Hand

What is a Chemical Plant Worker?

A Chemical Plant Worker works in a chemical plant. Their job includes a variety of tasks like:

• Delivering materials to processing areas
• Dumping materials into hoppers
• Operating specialised machinery
• Filling or fastening covers onto containers etc

They can work in chemical plants like:

• paint
• plastics
• textiles
• detergents
• cosmetics & perfumes
• pharmaceuticals (medicines)
• metals
• fuels
• paper
• fertilisers etc

What does a Chemical Plant Worker do?

• delivers materials to processing areas
• lifts and loads raw materials
• operates machinery
• takes samples for testing
• checks and counts that orders are correct
• attaches labels to packaging
• cleans and oils equipment
• keeps records

Are you . . . ?

• reliable?
• responsible?
• observant?
• interested in chemicals?
• safety conscious?
• a team player?

How do I become a Chemical Plant Worker?

PATH 1

• No experience or qualification necessary. You will learn on-the-job. Most companies will have their own entry requirements.

PATH 2

• Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET) Level 3

• Learnership – Chemical Operations NQF Level 1 and 2

PATH 3

• Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET) Level 3

• Learnership – Chemical Operations NQF Level 1

• Learnership – Chemical Manufacturing Level 2

PATH 4

• Grade 9 … OR … General Education & Training Certificate NQF Level 1

• National Certificate: N1 Chemical Plant Assistant

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Automotive Electrician or Armature Winder

Is becoming a Chemical Plant Worker the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 313301

Other names for Chemical Plant Operator:

What is a Chemical Plant Operator?

A Chemical Plant Operator works in a chemical plant. Their job is to monitor and control equipment and co-ordinate maintenance when required. They are also in charge of start up and shut down.

Examples of chemical plants:

• Hydrocarbon processing (oil companies)
• Pharmaceuticals (medicines)
• Chemical production (pesticides, paints, explosives etc)
  

What does a Chemical Plant Operator do?

• controls start up to shut down of chemical production
• analyses samples
• adjusts equipment
• operates electronic or computerised control panels
• mixes chemicals
  
• monitors chemical production
• maintains safety standards

Are you . . . ?

• interested in chemicals and working in a chemical plant?
• safety conscious?
• reliable?
• responsible?
• a team player?
• observant?

How do I become a Chemical Plant Operator?

STEP 1

• Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET) – Level 3

STEP 2

• Learnership – Chemical Operations NQF Level 1, 2, 3 and 4

STEP 3

• Workplace experience

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
  

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Chemical Engineer or Millwright

Is becoming a Chemical Plant Operator the right choice for me?