PLANT MANAGER - WITBANK

E2E Staffing (Pty) Ltd; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced water treatment is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee production and maintenance teams. The ideal candidate will have a B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing financial controls, and optimizing plant performance. Strong communication and planning skills are essential for client satisfaction and effective team management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in advanced water treatment.
• Experience in RO, UF, Precipitation, Clarification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage production & maintenance team utilization and performance/output.
• Ensure compliance with Company and Client safety standards.
• Monitor plant health and proactively intervene to ensure plant availability.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Planning

Attention to Detail

Process Troubleshooting

Education

B.Eng in Chemical Engineering

BTech in Chemical Engineering

Civil Qualification

Mechanical Qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Database

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Oversee and manage respective Plant Supervisor(s), Production & Maintenance teams within

The area of responsibility

• Manage production & maintenance team utilization and performance/output.
• Responsible for plant performance and compliance with contractual quality and quantity KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with Company and Client safety standards.
• Take accountability for Safety Performance in accordance with MHSA / OSHA legal requirements.

Appointment

• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives, including financial control, HR / IR, procurement, and stock management.

• Continuously improve and optimize processes.
• Implement and maintain Financial Control with Profit & Loss accountability for the plant(s).
• Monitor and keep detailed records and reporting on all aspects of the processes and ongoing projects.
• Ensure efficient resource management of employees to meet performance goals.

Objectives required of them

• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering professional and high-quality service.
• Participate in client feedback meetings and reporting as required.
• Compile Plant Reports and attend client meetings as necessary.
• Monitor plant health and proactively intervene to ensure plant availability is optimized.
• Report effectively to the Operations Manager of the area.
• Perform plant operational standby duties.

Experience, Qualifications & Functional Competencies

• Qualifications: B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering (preferred). Civil and Mechanical qualifications will be considered based on relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in advanced water treatment.
• Experience in RO, UF, Precipitation, Clarification is advantageous.
• Previous experience in managing staff is an advantage.
• Understanding of plant health and water treatment asset management.
• Proven record of satisfactory prior performance.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, database, PowerPoint, and email.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skills in planning, attention to detail, and process troubleshooting.