Technician: Bulk Water & Sanitation at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Water Care/Chemical Engineering or 3-year BSc Water & Sanitation
• Class V process controller certificate
• 6 years of experience in water purification of which 2 years must be a supervisory capacity
• Code EB driver’s license
• Computer literacy (MS Office)

Responsibilities

• Planning the operation and maintenance of various water and wastewater plants for the efficient functioning
• Direct and control technical and operational outcomes associated with the functions related to water and sanitation
• Assist consultants and contractors in development, upgrade and refurbishment of water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Coordinate shutdown, isolation and lockout procedures for faulty equipment and hand it over to the maintenance section.
• Overseer operation of water works through SCADA and Telemetric System
• Collect and analyze portable water, groundwater, effluent and river samples
• Ensure that water and wastewater are treated to the required effluent limits as per license conditions and SANS 241: 2015
• Ensure efficient use of energy and chemicals and minimize water losses
• Manage budget and ensure procurement of chemicals, consumables, spares, services, PPE and process equipment
• Ensure asset management for the section in terms of SANParks policy.
• Conduct quarterly compliance inspections on wastewater facilities with DWS and Catchment management agencies.
• Supervise staff, perform administrative duties, update information and Capture Data analysis on Green and Blue drop IRIS
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act within the water and sanitation section
• Ensure that water and wastewater plants are operated and maintained to the standards and procedures of SANParks