Umzinyathi District has a total area of 8 079 square kilometres and is located in the north central areas of KwaZulu-Natal.The District lies between the main N3 corridor between Durban and Gauteng and the Coastal Corridor, running along the east coast. Umzinyathi includes some of the poorest and most underdeveloped rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal, most notable ...
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Incumbent must have Grade 12; NQF Level 3 in Water & Wastewater Treatment or equivalent. 3 Years relevant Experience and computer literacy experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES
Observes and reports any changes in the composition of water /wastewater quality.
Regulates valves and observes flow gauges and performs necessary calculations.
Monitors water flow and other equipment monitoring parameters. Ensures compliance with water quality.
Performs hourly routine checking of operations and reports any deviation.
Starts and stops pumps and adjusts the pump and machinery. Plant start-up and shutdown.
Performing specific water/wastewater tests to determine performance, applying established methods and specific testing apparatus or equipment, and recording test outcomes on a control.
Checks critical parameters of all equipment. Observes deviations in plant equipment.
Unloads and changes chlorine cylinders, hooks cylinders to maintain the manifold line, and checks for leaks.
Conducts tests of samples and refers to specifications to determine deviation, re.porting the outcome and proceeding with corrective measures.
Cleaning plant sections, removing debris or grit using hand-held tools (spades, rakes, etc).
Informal Reporting to the supervisor on performance and problems encountered. Formal Reporting on a monthly report to the supervisor.