Process Manager – REF: JW395EX/2025 at Johannesburg Water

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the operations of a treatment works so that the effluent produced complies with the special standards of the National Water Act and license conditions (legal requirements). Check compliance daily when laboratory results are received. Make operational changes in time to prevent non-compliance conditions. In the event of non-compliance, make the required changes to improve the quality of effluent, sludge treatment and disposal. Identify causes and put checks and procedures in place on the process to prevent recurring non-compliances. Manage operational changes on a daily basis based on information from online analyzers and results obtained from the Laboratory. Manage the sludge disposal daily to meet the requirements of the sludge disposal guidelines. Manage possible pollution and health risks. Planning, executing and managing all operations, shutdowns and breakdowns in the Works. Responsible for staff meetings and operational training.
• Plan the shift and standby timetables monthly and in six months. Manage the operation of the SCADA system. Develop in-house training courses on operational and process aspects. Provide the necessary information for internal and external auditors.
• Do follow-up reports and action corrective action. Manage and control costs on electricity, chemicals, overtime, fuel, vehicles etc. Carry out responsibilities in compliance with all criteria as set out in the OHS Act. Report faulty equipment to the maintenance section via the SAP defect system.
• Follow up on the progress of urgent repairs influencing the compliance of effluent. Advise maintenance staff on the urgency of the relevant equipment to the process and the effects on effluent quality and sludge treatment and disposal operations. Assist with the investigation of alternative methods of operations and chemicals that achieve equal or better results to sustain affordable treatment practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• National Diploma / National Technical Diploma/NTC VI in Microbiology / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Watercare / Water Sciences – NQF 6
• 6 years’ experience in wastewater treatment of which minimum of 2 years must be at supervisory level. Must be registered as Class V with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). 

OR

• B Tech (Advanced Diploma) in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering/ Watercare/Water Sciences or 3-year BSc in appropriate Natural Science (NQF 7) / Water and Wastewater NQF 7
• 4 years’ experience in wastewater treatment of which a minimum of 2 years must be at the supervisory level. Must be registered as Class V with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). 

OR

• 4 years BEng/BSc (Hons)-Chemical Engineering/Watercare/Water Sciences/Water Utilization/Appropriate Natural Science (NQF 8)
• 3 years’ experience in wastewater treatment of which a minimum of 2 years must be at supervisory level. Must be registered as Class V with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). 

OR

Professional Process Controller

• 0 years’ experience in wastewater treatment of which 2 must be at supervisory level. Must be registered as Class V with DWS. Knowledge of SCADA Systems and OHASA 1993