Job requirements:

• A Grade 12/Matric with Physical Science and Mathematics as subjects
• NQF Level 4 qualification in Water and Waste Water Treatment or relevant qualification
• At least 3 years’ experience in water purification
• A National Diploma in Water Care or equivalent will serve as an advantage
• DWS Class IV registration or eligible to register as an advantage
• A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence.

Key performance areas:

• Undertake preventative maintenance on plant equipment as per the prescribed maintenance programme
• Perform manual operations and process interventions as per the prescribed operating procedures
• Accurate record-keeping of plant interventions and activities for future reference, includi Adjust the parameters of the plant in order to achieve the required water quality and quantity
• Coordinate, control and monitor all operational activities on the plant within a shift period
• Verify water quality compliance by collecting water samples throughout the purification process, analysing the sample for different parameters using lab instruments, and reporting results to the Superintendent
• Observe water quality in tanks regularly
• Report deviation of water samples to Superintendent
• Be able to act as Process Controller in the absence of Process Controller
• Carry out specific tasks & instructions as directed by the Superintendent.