Distell – Chemical Engineering Internship

Distell South Africa is currently offering its Chemical Engineering Internship Programme in one of  its facilities in Western Cape. The internship is designed to allow Chemical Engineering students in their last year of study to acquire work related experience, especially those who are required to obtain such work experience as a requisite prior to completion of their study.

As Chemical Engineering Interns, the successful candidates will gain exposure in the following areas:

• Plant Operation: Pots Distillation, Columns Distillation and RO
• Plant Maintenance
• Lab Analysis
• General administrative assistance
• Utilities and Facilities
• Process optimization
• Problem solving
• Loss control
• Projects execution

What are the requirements??

To be eligible for admission to the internship, you will need to meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be in the final year of Chemical Engineering qualification
• Exceptional academic standing
• Requires practical or service work experience
• Computer literate and knows how to use MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Solid presentation and communication capabilities
• Capable of effective time management
• Able to multi-task and deliver results under pressure
• An excellent team player
• A driver’s license holder is a plus
• Must have access to reliable mode of transport
• Able to beat deadlines
• Amenable to working beyond office hours on weekends and weekdays
• Must be a Worcester resident or willing to move to the area
• A citizen of South Africa

How do I apply?

To apply for the Distell Chemical Engineering Internship CLICK HERE

Be sure to submit the following documents along with the application:

• Letter of motivation/cover letter
• A comprehensive and up to date CV
• Certified true copy of tertiary education academic  record
• Certified true copy of Grade 12 results
• Recommendation letter from tertiary institution
• Format for evaluation (submitted to tertiary institution)
• Certified true copies of identity documents

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is on 22 November 2019.