Water Quality Officer (Post Level 07) at Bela-Bela Local Municipality

Salary: R 303 170.53 per annum excluding benefits

Requirements:

• Grade 12 plus a three-year Diploma /National Diploma in Water Care/Chemical Engineer or equivalent qualification. Valid Code B Driver's License. At least 2 years credible experience in a municipal environment in potable water treatment and wastewater treatment works.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the National Water Act, 36 of 1998, and related policies, strategies, and guidelines. Understanding the principles of Integrated Water Resource Management. Innovativę thinking. Must have knowledge of BDS/GDS drop system.

Key Performance Area:

• Supervise operations and maintenance of water treatment works through the implementation of procedures, applications, systems. Inspect and analyse reports with respect to plant performance and implement corrective measures and change to operating parameters to address deviation. Conduct test analysis of water quality. Formulate strategies for water conservation and demand management, identifying the requirements for infrastructure replacement, refurbishment, and specialized interventions to reduce water losses (capitalworks) and budgets. Evaluate and comment on the applicability of specific key performance indicators and measures against water outcomes. Facilitate the collation, interpretation, and provision of strategic information available on the required interventions necessary to ensure adequate water services provision to expanding infrastructure due to new developments