Plant Manager (Wastewater), Cape Town, Western Cape

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town seeks a Plant Manager (Wastewater) for a permanent position. Candidates should have a relevant technical diploma and at least 5 years of management experience in wastewater treatment. Key responsibilities include managing plant operations, ensuring compliance, controlling budgets, and maintaining quality management systems. Competitive market-related salary offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ operation, maintenance, and management experience at a Class B or higher WWTW.
• Ability to delegate and measure employee performance.
• Skilled in client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Control budget and contractual requirements.
• Compile Monthly Plant Progress Reports.

Skills

Water and Wastewater Management

Managerial Skills

Computer Literacy on MS Office

Analytical Aptitude (Troubleshooting)

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Technical Diploma in Water Treatment, Civil / Mechanical or Process Engineering

DWS Class V Process Controller

Job description

Plant Manager (Wastewater), Cape Town, Western Cape

2025-11-10 - 2025-12-10

Permanent

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We are seeking a Plant Manager (Wastewater), for a permanent role based in Cape Town, Western Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Relevant Technical Diploma (or similar) in Water Treatment, Civil / Mechanical or Process Engineering
• DWS Class V Process Controller with at least 5 years’ verifiable operation, maintenance and management experience at a Class B or higher WWTW
• Skilled in Water and Wastewater Management and relevant management experience
• High level of computer literacy on MS Office
• Mechanical and analytical aptitude (troubleshooting)
• Able to delegate and measure employee performance
• Able to communicate well and do presentations to teams / clients / customers
• Good managerial skills and able to motivate performance

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Manage all plant operational, maintenance and management of day-to-day tasks, including issues relating to shifts, staff and hand over
• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives
• Optimise the use of financial resources by minimising cost, through appropriate financial cost control
• Monitoring and maintaining accurate and up to date operational and maintenance records
• Reporting on all aspects of the plant performance, compliance and processes
• Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they are able to meet the performance objectives required of them.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service
• Control budget and ensure contractual requirements are met and achieved within budget
• Manage and maintain ISO 9000, 14001, 50001 and 18001 systems and work procedures by monitoring and developing training actions and new procedures as and when required
• Perform plant performance monitoring and quality control as predetermined quality control schedule
• Compile Monthly Plant Progress Reports, schedule and attend client meetings
• Client liaison and correspondence

Salary: Market related

Please email detailed CV, supporting documentation and salary requirements through to [e-mail] with “Plant Manager” in the subject line.

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.