Water Purification Technician -Cpt

Elchemie Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 123,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Elchemie Recruitment in Cape Town is seeking a Water Purification Technician to join a leading water technology company. The role focuses on installation, maintenance of water filtration systems, and on-site support.

You’ll perform water quality testing, troubleshooting, and train customers to operate systems. The ideal candidate has 1–6 years of experience, basic plumbing and electrical knowledge, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Matric is the base; a trade qualification is beneficial.
• 1–6 years of experience in installation and maintenance of water purification equipment.
• Sound plumbing and basic electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install water filtration equipment across entry points and various systems.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Conduct water quality tests and analyse results.
• Train customers and franchises to operate and install systems.
• Complete installation reports, checklists and site documentation.
• Report all work through the CRM.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical knowledge

CRM usage

Education

Matric

Trade qualification beneficial

Job description

Job Title: Water Purification Technician
Location: Western Cape, Cape Town
Industry: Water Treatment
Type: Permanent / Environment: Maintenance, plumbing, electrical

About the Role

Our client, a leading water technology company, has an exciting opportunity available for a Water Purification Technician, based in Cape Town. The ideal candidate should have 1–6 years of experience in the installation and maintenance of water filtration and purification equipment, along with sound plumbing and basic electrical knowledge.

What you’ll be doing

• Install water filtration equipment in its widest range, point of entry, point of use, softening, reverse osmosis etc
• Routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Water quality tests and analysing results
• Train customers/Franchises to operate, install their systems
• Installation reports, checklists, and site documentation
• Report all work through CRM

What you’ll need

• Valid Driver's licence
• Matric is the base, a trade is "beneficial".
• Experience: 1–2 years for junior, 2–4 for service level individual, 3–6 for installer.
• Plumbing, basic skills required
• Electrical knowledge

What is in it for you?

• Pay: R11k–R18k for junior and service level, up to R25k for experienced installers

A Few Things to Know

• Based in Cape Town
• The successful candidate’s soft skills: customer-facing manner, time management, train the trainer ability
• Flexibility, travel and overtime will be required
• Clear criminal record required