Assistant Plant Manager (Water Treatment)

Southey Contracting Offshore Division; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wastewater treatment sector is seeking a manager to oversee operations in Cape Town. The role involves ensuring compliance with legal and performance standards, optimizing processes, and managing staff effectively. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science or Engineering and significant experience in wastewater management.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing wastewater treatment operations.
• Knowledge of ISO Standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize wastewater treatment processes.
• Conduct inspections and prepare performance reports.
• Lead operational training and ensure compliance.

Skills

Management

Process Optimization

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Job description

Critical Performance Objectives

Ensure effective management and operations of the Wastewater Treatment Works in terms of monitoring, ongoing optimization, and control of processes and product quality to ensure all legal, license, and contractual obligations and performance targets are met.

Ensure effective and efficient management by optimal utilization of staff and resources within the operating budget through planning, training, etc.

Manage, maintain, and improve Wastewater Treatment Works O&M within the parameters of ISO Standards, Green Drop systems, OHS Act, and Labour Laws.

Conduct regular visual inspections to establish functionality levels & performance of unit processes and components, and communicate with the Plant Manager on further requirements or instructions.

Analyze the operation of unit processes (Input, process, output, analyses) to determine plant performance compared to design criteria and past performances, ensuring necessary changes are made to improve operations.

Interpret progress reports, efficiency indicators, and performance results to identify needs for investigations or adjustments to plant and operational parameters.

Prepare and forward operational performance reports to Plant Management, referencing statistical data and qualitative information gathered through investigations and inspections—daily and as required.

Investigate opportunities to improve operations and minimize losses by optimizing energy, chemical, and material dosing, and implementing process improvement initiatives.

Inspect, test, and manage asset conditions & availability, and assist in setting up or improving preventative maintenance plans and reports for the unit processes.

Liaise with the Senior Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Manager on maintenance issues, prioritizing work based on plant & process requirements and risks.

Coordinate with the maintenance team to plan equipment servicing, ensuring adequate maintenance to optimize equipment lifespan with minimal impact on availability and process performance.

Ensure Plant Status reports, Action Required reports, and Performance & Compliance reports are updated and distributed daily.

Ensure all incidents, non-compliance reports, and actions are addressed, completed, and distributed timely and accurately.

Lead operational training and disciplinary actions to ensure efficient, competent, and safe plant operations.