Process Controller Class III X 1 Position at Prince Albert Local Municipality

• Task Level 7 of a Category 1 Municipality: R 206 239, 92 per annum
• Normal fringe benefits are applicable to the position: such as pension and medical aid contribution, housing subsidy and a 13" cheque after 12 months of employment, subject to Council approved policies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or relevant post matric qualification preferably a NTC 3 in Water Treatment or Waste Water
• Treatment, Trade Related qualification: Operators certificate/ Waste water Treatment practice (N3)
• Computer literacy (MS Office-basic)
• 1 —2 years relevant experience required
• A valid driver’s license
• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages in the Western Cape (Read, Write & Speak)
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to do basic calculation
• High level of responsibility
• Demonstrate knowledge of process functionality within a Water & Wastewater works and associated installations
• Demonstrate knowledge plant performance and system functionality and recording and reporting outcomes
• Must be able to enter confined areas such as manholes, inlets, pipes and culverts
• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime
• Must perform duties in the whole areas of Municipality when required
• Analytical skills and ability to give attention to detail
• Problem solving and negotiation skills and be able to work under pressure.

JOB PURPOSE

• To attendant to the treatment of Water & Wastewater through the application of specific operating procedures, controlling of Water &Wastewater treatment plant performance, conducting of test and executing approved corrective measures to ensure outcomes comply with standards and prescribed specifications and optimum operating functionality is maintained.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• The competency level for this position is a Level | of the Process Operator Competency Framework page 573 of 770 as stipulated in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations Government Notice No. 890 as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 dated 20 September 2021.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Executes specific applications related to the operations of the Water & Wastewater Treatment Works to ensure laid down procedures and/ or instructions are applied and complied during the treatment or purification process.
• Cleans operating units and attends to the disposal of waste to ensure housekeeping standards are observed supporting optimum functionality and minimizing unnecessary downtime.
• Participate in the render of Civil Services with regard to the operations and maintenance of Water & Wastewater Treatment Works
• Recordkeeping and reporting on activities.
• To be trained and certified competent in handling of hazardous chemicals
• Use handheld testing equipment for daily routine monitoring testing
• Conduct visual inspection daily
• Check and record reading daily
• Report deviations, incidents and security breaches to the superintendent
• Collect water and wastewater samples
• Control valves and sluices
• Cleaning of pumpstations
• Dose and mix chemicals
• Responsible for Health and Safety compliance with statutory regulations during tasks which include protocols and procedures in order to minimise any incidents and injuries and to maintain a health and safety environment. Responsible to partake in the municipality’s Performance Management and Development System.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• Must have a good memory, interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills both verbal and written.