Job Opportunities at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

• The purpose of this role is to scour sedimentation tanks by means of bridges thus ensuring the efficient removal of sludge.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 NQF level 4/ N3 Water and Waste water treatment plant

Desired qualification:

• National diploma in Water Care or equivalent
• Two years water purification experience
• Computer literate Class IV Process Controller Classification
• A valid driver’s licence and the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test.
• Physically fit and strong

Primary Duties    

• Operation of Desludging bridges according to schedule. Samples -Taking of samples and testing for sludge density on operational bridges done hourly and make adjustment accordingly. 
• Occupational Health and Safety - reporting of injuries and incidents to the Sludge Supervisor
• Transfer of desludging bridges.
• Raise pumps.
• Move bridge to transfer bay-wheels aligned with rails.
• Cleaning duties.
• Cleaning off a bridge platform and cabin.
• Cabin and platform to be cleaned daily.
• Washing down of the pump sparge pipes -sparge pipes to be free of mud and fish.
• Wear PPE
• Reporting of unsafe acts to the Sludge Supervisor.
• Reporting of unsafe conditions which may result in injury or harm to Rand Water employees.

Knowledge    

• Knowledge of the water purification process
• Knowledge of safety and safe working procedures

Skills    

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (verbal & written)
• Good housekeeping skills

Attitude    

• Accurate and systematic approach
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Safety conscious

Deadline:4th February,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• Randwater is looking for a candidate to do day to day basis in maintenance and fabricating plant and pipeline equipment both at Central Depot and on site

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or N3
• 1 year experience in a similar environment

Primary Duties    

• Assisting Artisan in maintenance , fabrication and repairs of pipelines components
• General maintenance and loading and uploading of equipment, tools and materials
• Cleaning of  tools and equipment
• Preparing welding materials

Knowledge    

• Basic knowledge of tools
• Safety knowledge

Skills    

• Welding skills
• Communication and writing skills

Attitude    

• Self- motivated
• Customer Services Orientated

Deadline:9th February,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• To service, maintain, overhaul and repair mechanical plant and equipment and to perform scheduled inspections, all in a safe manner to ensure plant availability.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• N3 Certificate in Fitting and turning
• Trade Certificate
• 3 Years Experience in Maintenance of Pumps
• Code 08 Drivers License

Primary Duties    

• Perform daily maintenance on mechanical and auxiliary plant.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance checks on mechanical and auxiliary plant.
• Perform scheduled overhauls on pumps, motors, etc.
• Do safety inspections (safety representatives).
• Equipment failure identification.
• General machining, grinding, milling, etc.
• Flame cutting and welding.
• Rigging of equipment.
• Standby duties.

Knowledge    

• Laser Alignment of motors, bearings, couplings, etc. Safe working procedure
• Problem Solving Abilities
• Initiative

Skills    

• Analytical Skills
• Good Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Attitude    

• Self-discipline, punctual and customer focused
• Good human relations
• Safety consciousness

Deadline:7th February,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• Randwater is looking for a candidate to assist Heavy Vehicle Drivers, Construction Plant Operators with their daily task vehicles, yard and other general duties

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or N3
• Driver's license
• 1 year experience in a similar environment
• Code 10 or Code 14
• Preferable female

Primary Duties    

• Loading, offloading and transporting of equipments
• Cleaning vehicles
• Housekeeping
• Assisting drivers with daily tasks
• General duties

Knowledge    

• Basic knowledge of rigging and slinging
• Safety knowledge
• Tie down equipments

Skills    

• Communication skills 
• Customer services 

Attitude    

• Attention to details
• Performance driven

Deadline:9th February,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• The overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be the performing basic analytical testing in the Inorganic Laboratory, Chemistry Section.

Minimum Requirements    

• NQF 4: Grade 12 – National Senior Certificate or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience working in a laboratory.
• Basic understanding of ISO 17025.
• Performed analytical test in a laboratory.
• Competent to collect water samples for analytical analysis using different sampling devices.
• Ability to perform the basic functions on an Information Management System (LIMS).
• Basic computer literacy (Basic MS office).
• Understanding of general laboratory, quality and SHERQ procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid drivers license.

Primary Duties    

• Sample bottle preparation.
• 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 gravimetric analysis and other basic analytical tests (DO, MBAS,Turbidity, colour etc.)
• Cleaning of laboratory glassware and assist with laboratory cleaning
• Performance and documentation of basic quality control checks of identified analytical tests.
• 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

Knowledge    

• Knowledge of performing basic analytical tests.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic Knowledge of ISO 17025.

Skills    

• Skilled in the application of basic analytical techniques.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and plan.
• Basic skills on Information Management System.

Attitude    

• Self-motivated quality and output driven person who can handle pressure and routine work.
• Ability to interact with staff and customers
• Team worker but can work independently.
• Conscientious and pays attention to detail.
• Willingness to work after hours, weekends and public holidays.

Deadline:3rd February,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• To provide support in routine and non-routine specialized water and solids analysis, equipment preparation and housekeeping in the laboratory.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma Chemistry, Microbiology or Equivalent
• 2 years’ experience working in a routine or research laboratory / environment
• Valid Code 08 driver’s license

Primary Duties    

• Collection and sampling of water and solids samples conducted as per project schedule.
• Sampling and basic analysis conducted as per project’s scheduled sampling programme.
• Ensure that there is sufficient deionised/ distilled water in the laboratory.
• Conduct all routine and non-routine sampling and analysis in time.
• Cleaning of laboratory glassware on daily basis
• Store glassware as per method requirement
• Ensure that the laboratory and chemical storeroom are always clean and neat
• Timely removal of hazardous and toxic waste in the laboratory
• Perform basic laboratory water and solids analysis utilizing standard methods and equipment
• Perform routine logging and testing of water and solids samples
• Adhere to legal and Rand Water safety, health environment and quality standards relating to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001.

Knowledge    

• Basic computer skills
• Hand tools
• SHEQ standards
• Safe handling of chemicals

Skills    

• Good communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Handling of hoisting equipment

Attitude    

• Customer orientated
• Team player
• Ability to interact with different people
• Reliable and trustworthy

Deadline:9th February,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• Prepare and serve beverages, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and manage stock of refreshments and consumables.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Drivers License, Code 8
• Two years experience of serving refreshments and catering

Primary Duties    

• Serving refreshments to Administration employees, Management, and visitors.
• Overall management of the kitchen by ensuring that the kitchen is kept clean in a spotless and hygienic condition, crockery/cutlery washed, cupboards, dish towels are washed and packed daily
• Take responsibility for all assets (equipment), manage stock of refreshments, cleaning materials and stationery and request for replenishments
• To prepare conference rooms for meetings i.e. refreshments, projector, air- conditioning and coordinate conference room bookings
• Sorting of mail/letters received from Rietvlei and the post office daily
• Provide full administration support in the Administration Section as and when needed i.e. filing, taking of minutes
• Representing the Administration Department at various platforms as and when required i.e. (SHE Reps, Value Champions etc.)
• Provide excellent customer service and always be presentable with professional conduct
• Ensure compliance with all legislation and organizational policies and procedures i.e. ISO45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Participate in audits and implementation of corrective actions for continuous improvement.

Knowledge    

• Handling of Food
• Basic computer skills
• Basic administration knowledge

Skills    

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer relations skills
• Attitude    
• Conflict management
• Diversity management

Deadline:6th February,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• Operating, activating and distribution of silica, ferric and poly to the various dosing points.  Off loading of raw silica, ferric and poly into storage tanks. Operating of chemical dosing plants in general as and when required

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• NQF Level 3 Water and wastewater treatment
• Computer Literacy
• Driver’s License, Code 8
• 2 years’ experience in plant and water purification

Primary Duties    

• Assist tanker driver by receiving and offloading of raw silica into correct storage tank
• Activation of silica, ensure tank is clean and flushed out
• Take samples and send them to laboratory
• Operate PLC controls and SCADA
• Dosing of silica to systems specified by Supervisor
• Activation of silica by means of hydrochloric acid
• Checking of silica stock i.e. raw silica stock in storage tanks
• General plant work i.e. keeping floor area clean, cleaning all spillages, sump area, constant boxes and preventing silica build up
• Primary and secondary Ferric dosing, record ferric stock levels, supervise cleaning of ferric plant, operate SCADA, control poly dosage
• Poly dosing, assist tanker driver with refilling of poly stock tanks, ensure the correct chemical is off loaded
• Look after PPE issued
• Occupational Health and Safety, report injuries, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, chemical spills and incidents which may result in injury or harm to employees to the WP Supervisor

Knowledge    

• Basic understanding of water treatment process
• Basic mathematics
• Basic engineering principles of flow and pressure
• Operation of SCADA
• General safety and of site procedures

Skills    

• Skill to operate silica, ferric and poly plants
• Basic Silica Handling
• Communication Skills

Attitude    

• Accurate and systematic approach
• Good housekeeping

Deadline:6th February,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• To assist the Supervisor in washing and sterilising of sand filters by opening and closing manual valves. General cleaning of filter houses, toilets, change room and eating facilities and assisting in maintaining the sand filter beds.  Monitor/operate sump pumps to prevent flooding of Filter House.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• 1 year experience

Primary Duties    

• Assist in sand Filter maintenance, check filters, top up sand in filter beds, remove mud balls, tilting, sieving of filter bed, clean spreader holes, plates, drains and sand traps in filter houses
• Assist in washing sand filters
• Sterilising of sand filters
• Monitor and operate sump pumps, visual check amp meter
• Shift routine, Manual hand feeding lime and HTH, general assistance during filter house shutdowns, clean facilities i.e. toilets, changing rooms, eating facilities
• Occupational Health and Safety, look after PPE issued, report injuries, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions which may result in injury or harm to Rand Water employees, chemical spills and incidents to the Supervisor.

Knowledge    

• Basic understanding of   water treatment process

Skills    

• Basic literacy and numeracy

Attitude    

• Safety training

Deadline:6th February,2026