Plant Manager (Water Treatment)

Bilnor Labour; Bethal; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading labour solutions company is seeking a qualified individual to manage production and maintenance teams related to advanced water treatment processes. The role requires a BSc in Chemical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, including familiarity with water treatment technologies such as reverse osmosis and ultra-filtration. The candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards while optimizing operations for maximum client satisfaction. Strong communication skills and project management abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in managing and operating advanced water treatment plants.
• Experience with Softening, Ultra filtration, and Reverse osmosis is required.
• Understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and maintenance teams and relevant suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality KPIs.
• Maintain effective administration and monitoring of processes.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Process troubleshooting

Client management

Education

BSc Chem Eng or B Eng (Chemical)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database management

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Managing the production & maintenance teams, as well as relevant suppliers / contractors
• Compliance with contractual quality and quantity KPIs
• Ensure compliance with Plant and Client safety standards
• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives
• Continuous improvement and optimization of processes
• Management of project account (P&L) and stock control
• Monitoring and detail records and reporting on all aspects of the processes, ongoing projects
• Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they can meet the performance objectives required of them
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service
• Client feedback meetings and reporting
• Compile Monthly Plant Reports and attend client meetings
• Monitor plant health and pro-actively intervene to ensure plant availability is optimized
• Effective reporting to the operations manager of the area.

BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• BSc Chem Eng or B Eng (Chemical)
• 3+ years experience in managing and operating advanced water treatment plants (required)
• Softening, Ultra filtration, Reverse osmosis experience (required)
• Understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets
• Relevant management experience
• Proven record of satisfactory prior performance
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, database, PowerPoint and e‑mail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Skills in planning, attention to detail and process troubleshooting
• Ethical and responsible behaviour
• Innovative and accountable
• Client communication, interaction and management

Duties & responsibilities at each company must be clearly listed on CV.

No criminal record.

Be medically fit & able to pass a medical examination.

Please note : If you do not receive feedback from us within two weeks, your application was unfortunately not successful on this occasion. Your details will remain on our database, and we encourage you to continue applying for future opportunities.

Thank you