Process Control Assistant -Sludge at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

• The successful incumbent will be responsible to assist the Supervisor by taking samples, record pump readings on a log sheet and stop/start sludge pumps. General cleaning of the Sludge pump house, toilets, change rooms, eating facilities, pumps, motors and pipe work. Monitor/operate sump pumps to prevent flooding of Sludge Pump House. Clean sludge screens.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Basic understanding of the water treatment process.
• Able to work on suspended floors.
• Safety training

Primary Duties    

• Take regular sludge samples
• General assistance during Sludge Plant shutdowns and present sludge samples to Supervisor for density tests
• Sludge screens cleaning. Operating of the Sludge pumps by stop/start of sludge pumps as per Supervisor instructions. Recording of readings on a log sheet and sent to Laboratory.
• Monitor and operate sump pumps to prevent flooding of Engine Room.
• Cleaning of Sludge Pumps motors and pipe work.
• General housekeeping at the Sludge Plant by sweeping of floors, removing spider webs, cleaning of windows, cleaning up of weeds immediately around the sludge plant
• Wearing PPE and adhering to Safety rules and regulations and reporting any unsafe acts to the Supervisor.

Knowledge    

• Safety procedures
• Basic water treatment process

Skills    

• Good communication skills(verbal)
• Good housekeeping

Attitude    

• Team player, friendly
• Safety consciousness

Closing Date    
2026/02/08