Supervisor: Water Purification (Process Controller) - George at George Local Municipality

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)
• Code B driver's License
• 1 – 2 years’ relevant experience required

COMPETENCIES:

• Core Professional Competencies: Oral Communication, Written Communication, Problem Solving,
• Decision making, Planning and Organising, Ethics and Professionalism
• Functional Competencies: Discipline Specific Skills, Task Management, Use of process specific
• Technology/Equipment, Quality Orientation, Work Place Safety, People Management
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Service Delivery Orientation, Interpersonal Relationships,
• Communication, Service Delivery Orientation
• Personal Competencies: Action and outcome orientation, Resilience, Change readiness, Cognitive ability, Learning orientation
• Management/Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Coaching and
• Mentoring, Team Orientation

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure that all processes are followed as required by the Blue Drop to ensure that water standards conform to standards and requirements.
• Ensure that chemicals are weighed and measured prior to commencing with the mixing process.
• Ensure that the dosage is introduced in the process without complications.
• Ensure that all Laboratory testing is done according to prescribed methods and that all equipment and chemicals conforms to specifications.
• Ensure that the correct sequences are followed during the stacking and receiving of chemicals.
• Ensure that proper maintenance is done on the plant and equipment.
• Ensure that the Scada Telemetry System is monitored as prescribed and that anomalies are reported as instructed.
• Ensure that the telemetry system is monitored as prescribed and that anomalous are reported as instructed.
• Ensure that the CCTV-System is monitored as prescribed and that anomalous are reported and action taken as instructed.
• Ensure that proper record is taken of all processes, monitoring sequences and testing of water and to
• ensure that all visits by Public or Government Bodies are conducted according to Plant Regulations and laid down instructions.
• Ensure that all safety requirements are instituted and met in the workplace.
• Ensure that communication channels are effective and that information is obtained and shared.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST:

• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and unplanned overtime and shift duties as and when required.
• Required to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate an in-depth working knowledge of treatment technologies, water engineering practices, mechanical- and electrical equipment.
• Demonstrate an in-depth working knowledge of process water analyses and the interpretation of process water results.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills especially with respect to the local dialects.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of risk-based management, operation, control and monitoring.

CLOSING DATE: 2026-02-11 AT 16:30 PM