Chemical engineer

Designs and improves industrial processes that convert raw materials into products such as chemicals, fuels, food or medicines. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Chemical engineer do?

Designs and improves industrial processes that convert raw materials into products such as chemicals, fuels, food or medicines.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR420 000 p.a.Mid-levelR720 000 p.a.SeniorR1 200 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Chemical principles · EssentialProcess engineering · EssentialProcess safety · EssentialData analysis · ImportantProblem solving · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering — University of Cape Town

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Chemical engineer do?

Designs and improves industrial processes that convert raw materials into products such as chemicals, fuels, food or medicines.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Chemical principles, Process engineering, Process safety, Data analysis, Problem solving.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.