Senior Wastewater Plant Operations Manager

City of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 072 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal authority in Cape Town is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager to oversee operations and manage resources to ensure compliance with environmental standards. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, managing budgets, and ensuring health and safety protocols. The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in Water Care, extensive experience in wastewater treatment, and strong managerial skills. This position is crucial in maintaining high-efficiency standards at wastewater treatment facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of National Diploma Water Care (Water Science and Technology).
• 8 years relevant experience in wastewater treatment, 5 years at managerial level.
• Valid code EB Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage wastewater treatment plant and marine outfalls pump stations.
• Monitor performance of wastewater treatment process units.
• Control the operating budget and certify tax invoices.
• Ensure effective operation of wastewater treatment processes.
• Maximize the economic life of assets and minimize breakdowns.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Process optimization

Staff management

Operational monitoring

Health and safety compliance

Education

National Diploma Water Care

Job description

A municipal authority in Cape Town is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager to oversee operations and manage resources to ensure compliance with environmental standards. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, managing budgets, and ensuring health and safety protocols. The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in Water Care, extensive experience in wastewater treatment, and strong managerial skills. This position is crucial in maintaining high-efficiency standards at wastewater treatment facilities.