Process Controller / Senior Process Controller at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• Class II - V Process Controller Classification Certificate issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in terms of Regulation 3630 of 30 June 2023.
• Physically fit and able-bodied.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Process Controller

• 1-2 years’ relevant plant operational experience, of which 2 years must have been an Assistant Process Controller 3.
• Bulk: Class II-IV Process Controller Classification Certificate
• Waste: Class III-V Process Controller Classification Certificate

Senior Process Controller

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant operational experience, of which 2 years must have been a Process Controller.
• Supervisory experience.
• Bulk: Class III-IV Process Controller Classification Certificate
• Waste: IV (Class B-E Works) -V (A works) Process Controller
• Classification Certificate

Key Performance Areas

Process Controller

• Operate and monitor water treatment processes.
• Monitor plant performance and process efficiency.
• Conduct routine inspections and quality checks.
• Perform operational testing and process optimisation.
• Monitor and report on equipment performance.
• Execute first-line maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with SHREQ, Blue Drop and quality standards.
• Maintain operational records and reports.
• Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain plant housekeeping and safe working practices.

Senior Process Controller

• Supervise and coordinate water treatment plant operation
• Lead and monitor process control activities.
• Supervise plant performance and process optimisation.
• Coordinate first-line maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with SHREQ, Blue Drop and quality standards.
• Supervise operational reporting and record management.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching and shift leadership.
• Coordinate communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supervise plant housekeeping and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

CLOSING DATE 14.08.2026