Production Manager

The Talent Experts; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental engineering organisation seeks a Production Manager for its water treatment plant in eMalahleni. The role focuses on optimising processes, managing a production team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must hold a degree in Chemical Engineering and possess over 5 years of relevant experience. You will play a critical role in operational excellence and sustainability initiatives within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in advanced water treatment.
• Technical exposure to softening, ultrafiltration, and reverse osmosis processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full production function of a modern water treatment plant.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are upheld.
• Engage in continuous process optimization and maintain operational records.

Skills

Scheduling

Production

Water treatment

Manufacturing Operations

Education

BSc in Chemical Engineering

National Diploma (S4) in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Is this you?

You're an innovative, results-driven leader with a deep understanding of water treatment operations. You thrive on optimising processes, guiding teams, and ensuring plant efficiency. With your strong planning, communication, and troubleshooting skills, you are eager to take on a leadership role where quality, compliance, and client satisfaction are paramount.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)

You'll manage the full production function of a modern water treatment plant, including overseeing a dedicated production team, maintaining quality and quantity KPIs, and ensuring safety standards are upheld. You'll engage in continuous process optimization, manage stock, and maintain detailed records on operational performance. Regular client interaction, feedback reporting, and plant health monitoring will also fall under your scope. This is a dynamic role for someone who enjoys both technical challenge and strategic responsibility, with legal representation responsibilities and direct reporting to the Operations Manager.

Where you'll be doing it

Our client is a leading environmental engineering organisation recognised for its high-performance water reclamation and treatment facilities. The company is deeply committed to operational excellence and sustainability, creating a culture of innovation, accountability, and professional growth. You'll be based at the Emalahleni Water Reclamation Plant, a flagship site in South Africa's industrial heartland.

What you'll need

You'll hold a BSc in Chemical Engineering or a National Diploma (S4) in Chemical Engineering, with over 5 years of experience in advanced water treatment. You'll have technical exposure to softening, ultrafiltration, and reverse osmosis processes, and a sound understanding of plant health and asset management. Previous leadership experience is essential, alongside strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Your strengths lie in process troubleshooting, ethical leadership, and effective client relationship management.

What you'll get

You'll be part of a pioneering team working in a mission-critical water infrastructure setting. The role offers a competitive salary, the opportunity to work on cutting-edge treatment processes, and the satisfaction of contributing to environmental sustainability. You'll gain access to professional development opportunities and a collaborative, forward-thinking work environment.

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Desired Skills:

• Scheduling
• Production
• water treatment
• Manufacturing Operations

About The Employer:

Where you'll be doing it

Our client is a leading environmental engineering organisation recognised for its high-performance water reclamation and treatment facilities. The company is deeply committed to operational excellence and sustainability, creating a culture of innovation, accountability, and professional growth. You'll be based at the Emalahleni Water Reclamation Plant, a flagship site in South Africa's industrial heartland.