Plant Manager

Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Plant Manager for a client in the Water Treatment Services Industry in Cape Town. The ideal candidate should have a relevant diploma, Class V Process Controller certification, and at least 5 years of experience in operational management within wastewater treatment. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, maintaining compliance, and ensuring client satisfaction through high-quality service delivery. This role offers the opportunity to optimize resource usage and control budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable operational, maintenance, and management experience.
• Proven management experience with a record of successful performance.
• Strong understanding of compliance and safety regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all plant operations, maintenance, and day-to-day activities.
• Report on all aspects of plant performance and compliance.
• Control budgets and ensure contractual requirements are met.

Skills

Operational management

Water and wastewater management

Troubleshooting skills

Process control

Client satisfaction

Education

Relevant Technical Diploma or equivalent qualification

DWS Class V Process Controller certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Databases

Job description

Our Client in the Water Treatment Services Industry is seeking to employ a Plant Manager to their team based in the Cape Town .

Requirements

• Relevant Technical Diploma or equivalent qualification in Water Treatment, Civil, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
• DWS Class V Process Controller certification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ verifiable operational, maintenance, and management experience at a Class B or higher wastewater treatment works.
• Skilled in water and wastewater management.
• Proven management experience with a record of successful performance.
• Strong understanding of process control, compliance, and safety regulations.
• High computer literacy, including MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, databases, and Outlook.
• Mechanical and analytical aptitude with strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all plant operations, maintenance, and day-to-day activities, including shift management, staff coordination, and handovers.
• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to achieve performance objectives.
• Optimize the use of financial resources by minimizing costs through appropriate financial controls.
• Monitor and maintain accurate and up-to-date operational and maintenance records.
• Report on all aspects of plant performance, compliance, and processes.
• Manage resources effectively to ensure employees meet performance objectives.
• Ensure client satisfaction through professional service delivery and high-quality standards.
• Control budgets and ensure all contractual requirements are met within financial limits.
• Manage and maintain ISO 9001, 14001, 50001, and 18001 systems and work procedures.
• Monitor quality control according to predetermined schedules.
• Compile monthly plant progress reports and attend client meetings.
• Maintain effective client liaison and correspondence.

Application Note

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.