Current Jobs at Rand Water

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/N3/NQF 4in instrumentation 
• Desired trade: Instrument trade test
• 2 years of Instrumentation experience post Apprenticeship 
• PLC and Profibus network communication desirable
• A valid drivers' license with the ability to pass Rand Water K53 driver test

Primary Duties

• To perform all maintenance tasks as per schedule (daily, monthly and annually)
• Investigate and repair all breakdowns work overtime if required
• Manage allocated section of the plant
• Maintaining of work standards and ensuring legal and safety compliance
• Give inputs and execute plant improvements and modifications
• Perform standby duties when required , take full responsibility in ensuring plant availability after hours
• Plan tasks accordingly, ensure that all resources needed to perform tasks are available
• Assist in coordinating work carried out by head office and contractor (i.e. isolate, test etc)
• Coaching of apprentices and new personnel and also perform on the job training
• Commission all equipment after overhauls and major maintenance
• Complete all schedules, work instructions, timesheet and defects

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• 1 year experience in similar environment
• Ability to do maintenance on pipeline
• Good communication skills

Primary Duties

• Maintenance of pipeline, valves and meter
• Pipeline patrols
• Standby duties
• Upkeeping grounds, cleaning of building and office

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate Degree in Social Sciences, HR, Commerce or equivalent (NQF Level 7) qualification.
• A Post-graduate qualification in Management (NQF Level 8) is desirable.
• 5-7 years proven track record of excellence and experience in human resource (either as a generalist or involved in a multiple range of specialised functional roles).
• 3 years experience in a supervisory/ management role is desirable.

Primary Duties

• Ensure effective implementation of Rand Water Human Resources strategies and policies in order to support the organization in achieving its operational and strategic objectives.
• Interpreting, promoting and monitoring the implementation of Rand Water’s Human Resources strategy and transformation initiatives.
• Develop, maintain & revise appropriate guidelines for Rietvlei HR Operations to ensure alignment and implementation of SHC strategies and policies.
• Develop and oversee the execution of the Rietvlei HR Operations Business Plan.
• Empowering line managers to discharge their overall responsibility and associate accountability for people management
• Ensure the effective implementation of talent management initiatives and performance management systems to promote a high performance culture.
• Develop and implement appropriate initiatives to enhance staff morale, motivation and productivity.
• Ensure an effective, integrated Human Resources Information system and administrative support that enables appropriate management decision making.
• Manage and guide a team of Human Resources professionals on site.
• Establish processes and systems to track the performance progress of the Rietvlei Human Resources team, in line with SHC initiatives to support critical the Key Performance Indicators critical to the Balance Scorecard for Rand Water, the various Business Unit(s) and Divisions, as well as the Site.
• Ensure that the talent acquisition initiatives and placement of employees respond to changing stakeholder demands and expectations.
• Oversee the compilation of monthly statistical reports on human resource information to influence decision making and improvement of best practices at the Site.
• Oversee the compilation of the Workplace Skills Plan and the eventual Training Implementation Reports by monitoring compliance towards achieving the set Site targets and the overall Corporate targets.
• Promote proactive and reactive health and wellness programmes in conjunction with the Corporate Wellness Team.
• Oversee the grievance and disciplinary management of cases at the Site in line with the Corporate ER processes and procedures.
• Establish, update and implement an effective communication strategy for Site activities, as well as promoting an effective stakeholder management.
• Remaining abreast of developments in the external environment with regard to national HR trends, legalization and macro industry-related issues.
• Manage the budget for the Rietvlei Human Resources and any other functional responsibilities such as asset control in accordance with Rand Water policies and procedures.
• Oversee the effective dissemination of all HR information to staff and also interface with the Corporate Communications team.

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Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Quality Management, TQM, Operations or equivalent
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards
• Certificate in ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Auditing based on ISO 19011 and ISO 17021.
• Two years practical experience in implementing & maintaining of Quality Management System
• Knowledge SHE Management System will serve as an advantage
• Computer literate
• Code 8 driver’s licence

Primary Duties

• Implement & maintain Quality Management System as guided by ISO 9001:2015 standard.
• Conduct audits on site level.
• Conduct awareness on Quality Management System.
• Motivating site management and staff support for Quality Management.
• Timeous identification, reporting and action taken on deviations from set standards to achieve continual improvement.
• Integrating the Quality Management System with the Safety, Health and Environment Management System.
• Measurement of QMS performance

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Minimum Requirements

• CIS/equivalent qualification in company secretariat focus
• 2-3 years’ experience in company secretariat environment
• Proven customer orientation
• General administration and/or secretariat experience
• 5 years minute taking experience
• MS Office Suite
• Willingness to work irregular hours or as and when required

Primary Duties

• Prepare notices, agenda and meeting packs within the prescribed timelines
• Attend meetings, record and take minutes
• General office administration, planning and coordination
• Circulate minutes and communicate resolutions
• Collate and follow up on reports, submissions and meeting documentation for compilation of the PIC pack
• Arrange delivery and ensure timely distribution of meeting documentation
• Book the meeting venue, catering and assist with travel bookings
• Maintenance of PIC documents, record keeping and ensuring that documents are readily available
• Ensure that minutes are signed by the Chairperson and submitted to records department for safekeeping
• Maintain minute books and other statutory registers in accordance with the legal requirements and best governance practices
• Type documents, reports and letters for preparation of meetings
• Maintain, update and upload information on the PIC portal
• Ad hoc duties as required from time to time

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or N3
• Basic knowledge of Carpentry
• 2-3 years experience in a similar environment

Primary Duties

• Minor repairs
• General maintenance
• Cleaning of workshop
• assist Artisan or Carpenter to produce work of the highest standadrd

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Minimum Requirements

• Business related Degree (3 to 4 years, NQF level 7)
• Honours, Masters or MBA/ MBL (advantage)
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ working experience in Enterprise Performance Management environment
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in implementing Enterprise Performance Management system
• Coordinating the organisation-wide corporate planning process and the development of strategic, business and annual plans.
• Developing a system for monitoring and reporting on corporate goals, objectives and outputs.
• Developing Enterprise Performance Management policies, frameworks and procedures, systems and tools.
• Assessment of Performance Information for accuracy, validity and completeness.
• Development of Corporate Business Plan.
• Compiling Quarterly and Annual Reports.

Primary Duties

• Guide the organisation-wide corporate planning process and the development of strategic, business and annual plans.
• Develop systems to ensure strategic alignment of Rand Water to its mandate, vision, mission and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the resource plans of the organisation, such as the budgeting and the HR planning processes, to ensure that resources of the organisation are aligned to the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Create a system to communicate the strategy and its achievement to all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop a system for monitoring and reporting on corporate goals, objectives and outputs.
• Compile the in-year and end-of-year performance reports and ensure that quarterly and annual reports are developed and presented to the relevant stakeholders and tabled in Parliament.
• Review of performance information to ensure completeness, accuracy and validity.
• Develop and maintain corporate planning, performance monitoring and reporting policies and procedures, systems and tools.
• Provide technical support to the organisation on matters relating to strategy development, implementation and reporting.
• Perform special projects as per the direction of the Executives.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Water Care or equivalent OR Process Supervisor-Water purification with five years’ experience.
• A valid Code B drivers’ license and the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 Test.
• Seven Years combined experience in a plant, pumping, water purification as well as supervisory environment is essential.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Class V Process Controller

Primary Duties

• Raw water abstraction and to ensure that the flocculation, coagulation, disinfection and filtration processe comply with the Rand Water and SANS standards set.
• Raw Water Abstraction by controlling water into Site via canal or intake pump Control of the water purification and distribution plant.
• To ensure that the daily pumping orders are met.
• Perform switching & plant lock outs as well as pipe line isolations.
• Daily and monthly reports and statistics.
• Supervision of staff and to ensure compliance with regards to occupational health and safety aspects.
• Maintaining good labour relations in the section. 

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Basic understanding of the water treatment process.
• Safety Training.

Primary Duties

• Assist in sand filter maintenance.
• Assist in washing of sand filters.
• Opening and closing of valves when washing of filters.
• Sterilizing of sand filters including scrubbing of filter bed walls.
• Monitor and operate sump pumps
• Hand-feed HTH and Lime when required.
• Assist with general house cleaning duties.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 combined with a NQF level 3 qualification in Water and Waste Water treatment.
• Two years’ experience in a Plant, Water Purification and Computer environment combined is essential.
• Computer literate.
• A valid Code 08 Driver‘s license and the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test.

Primary Duties

• Operate conveyors and vibrators to fill the lime slaker bunkers and to ensure a continuous supply of crushed burnt lime to the slakers.
• Operate and control slakers by following safe operating procedures.
• Operate classifier by removing grid which is discharged from the slaker
• Ensure continuous pumping of lime to the sedimentation system through the lime dosing pumps.
• Operate grid conveyor and report any deviations to the Supervisor.
• Check the settings on the ferric chloride dosing pumps and adjust settings as required.
• Operate and control the dosing pumps during emergencies at the Poly plant. Receive Poly from the supplier and check stock and delivery notes.
• General housekeeping duties.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Basic understanding of the water treatment process.
• Safety Training

Primary Duties

• Checking for overloading of conveyors and report to Operator
• Cleaning of spillages from conveyors using brooms, spades and wheelbarrows
• Monitor and operate sump pumps
• Assist in taking scale tests and filling of slaker bunkers
• General housekeeping duties

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 coupled with a NQF level 5 qualification in Water and Wastewater treatment or Chemical Engineering is essential.
• A valid Code B drivers’ license and the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 Drivers evaluation.
• Registered or eligible to be registered as a DWS Class IV Process Controller.
• Seven Years combined experience in a Plant, Water Purification, Supervisory and Computer environment is essential.

The critical functions will include:

• Monitor and control water quality during the purification process as well as tracking water quality trends on a continuous basis to ensure compliance to SANS 0241 class 1 and Rand Water Standards.
• Report deviations to the Senior Process Supervisor and take corrective action to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and adjust dosing of chemicals to prevent overdosing on SCADA.
• Ensure that filtration process is within parameters and specifications.
• Daily and monthly reports and statistics.
• Supervision of staff and to ensure compliance with regards to occupational health and safety aspects.
• Reporting of defective plant, ensure staff attendance and compile shift roster, timesheets etc. Recordkeeping of data as well as investigate and compile non-conformance reports. Perform job observations.
• Maintaining good labour relations in the section.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Basic understanding of the water treatment process.
• Safety Training

Primary Duties

• Selecting of Slaker Bunkers and ensure all conditions are correct by measuring bunkers daily. Visually check limit switches, filling of bungers and off-loading of trucks.
• Selection of conveyors to fill bunkers as requested by checking condition of conveyors and dust extraction units. Start sequence of conveyor and dust extraction unit Check for overloading of conveyor and report to operator. Cleaning of spillages from the conveyor.
• Monitoring and operating of sump pumps by stopping/starting pumps manually to prevent flooding of lime plant.
• Ensure that the Lime Plant is kept clean and all spillages to be cleaned immediately.
• Conduct general housekeeping duties in and around the Lime plant.
  Loading of trucks and assisting Driver to safely load and off load crushing Lime.

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Minimum Requirements

• Minimum: NQF 4 with Maths and Science
• Two years of working experience preferably in an analytical laboratory

Primary Duties

• Printing sample labels and sampling schedule using LIMS-Labware
• Collection of samples after being sampled, filter, distribute and dispose accordingly.
• Scanning and receiving of sample bottles from cooler room, into laboratory.
• Preparation of sample bottles for sampling activities on different Inorganic chemical tests.
• Perform basic tests like DO and MBAS
• Cleaning of laboratory glassware and assist with laboratory cleaning.
• Handling of gas bottles for different analysis and the disposal of hazardous chemicals from the laboratory.
• The adherence to SHE practices and good housekeeping principles in the area of work

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Graduates will receive training and mentorship in the following focus areas:

• Freshwater Aquatic Sciences
• Water Technology
• Wastewater Technology
• Digital Technology and Innovation
• Through hands-on training, fieldwork, laboratory work, digital tools application, and applied research, the programme aims to empower participants to meaningfully contribute to the water sector. Ultimately, graduates will be developed to potentially lead key technical streams within the Rand Water Academy Technical School, reinforcing the Academy’s long-term strategic intent of technical leadership and innovation.

Minimum Requirements

•  Applicants must hold a relevant Honours qualification (NQF Level 8) in one of the following areas:
• Digital Technology and Innovation: Honours in digital technology and innovation with specialisation in relevant fields like Immerging Technologies (IoT, AI and Remote Sensing); Data Science and Analytics; Digital Transformation and Strategy; and Smart Cities and Sustainable Innovation.

Primary Duties

• As a graduate you will be exposed to the workplace and be provided with an opportunity to develop technical and professional competencies.