Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

HKA Enterprises; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global workforce solutions firm is seeking a Wastewater Operator in South Africa, Wes-Kaap. This role involves operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plant systems, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate should have experience in wastewater treatment, a valid driver's license, and a good understanding of safety practices. The position requires completing a Fitness for Duty evaluation and offers competitive pay rates ranging from $28 to $30 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools used in wastewater treatment operations.
• Understanding of biological and chemical sewage analysis.
• Knowledge of general maintenance work and supervisory principles.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose operating issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collect samples and perform laboratory testing.

Skills

Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility

Strong understanding of safety principles and safe work practices

Experience with computer operations

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PLC

SCADA systems

Job description

Posted: 01/26/2026 Industry: Technical Job Number: 200192 Pay Rate: $28 / hour

Job Description

About the Role

Pay: 28.00 – 30.00 per hour DOE

We challenge what is currently accepted to shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through our operations and maintenance services, we help municipal clients operate safely and efficiently—empowering communities to focus on what matters most: people.

Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility
• Strong understanding of safety principles and safe work practices
• Experience with computer operations, including preparing spreadsheets and word-processing documents, and entering data into a maintenance management system
• Valid driver’s license

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used in wastewater treatment operations, including engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment
• Understanding of biological and chemical sewage analysis, industrial waste impacts, and wastewater treatment processes
• Knowledge of general maintenance work, supervisory principles, and safe work practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems, and the ability to operate PLC and SCADA systems

Responsibilities

As a Wastewater Operator, you will be part of a collaborative team ensuring uninterrupted service for municipal clients. In this role, you will:

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
• Monitor plant operations and make process control adjustments
• Diagnose operating issues and implement corrective actions
• Collect samples and perform laboratory testing
• Determine appropriate chemical flow rates
• Maintain shift logs and prepare operational reports
• Establish and follow effective sampling procedures for plant operations and effluent
• Perform additional duties as required
• Take action to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of yourself and your team

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Safety is a core value in our organization. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring successful completion of a Fitness for Duty evaluation.

• Standing, walking, sitting, balancing, climbing, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and repetitive hand movements
• Dexterity, grip strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance
• Work performed indoors and outdoors
• Exposure to loud noise, active machinery, high-pressure systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

Additional Information

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you\'re seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.

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