Ref: THLM-TS-01

• Workstation: Mthombomuhle (Kwaggafontein)
• Term of Office: Permanent
• Salary: R 258 202.00 per Annum (Excluding Benefits)
• Task Grade 8.1

Job Purpose:

• Monitor, operate and maintain the equipment and processes within a water/wastewater treatment plant.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 or relevant post matric qualification, preferably NTC 3 in Water Treatment or Wastewater treatment; Trade related qualification: Operators certificate/ Wastewater Treatment practice (N3); and Code EB Driver’s License. 1 – 2 years’ relevant experience. Registered as a Class III process controller.
• Competencies: Oral Communication; Written Communication; Problem Solving; Decision making; Planning and Organizing.

Key Performance

• Areas: Responsible for valve operation – to control and regulate water levels and flow to and from storage units. Testing of water samples; referring to specifications to determine deviation; reporting outcomes and implementing corrective measures.
• Regulate chemical levels; activate/ de-activate pumps to commence/ stop the movement of treated/ untreated wastewater. Report on plant conditions to the Supervisor. Execute instructions to address deviations / disruption to process and mechanical operations. Log activities/ outcomes of process in registers, indicating time, incident, and action. Submit for verification and approval. Cleaning of inlet works and making daily meter readings.
• Attending to procedural administration requirements; record keeping and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality. Coordinate, control and monitor all operational activities within a define shift period relevant to the operations of Water and Wastewater Treatment Works.