Water Treatment Plant Leader – 24/7 Ops & Innovation

Talbot; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbot is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Mossel Bay water treatment facility in Western Cape. The role requires managing operations, maintenance, stock, chemicals, and supplier performance, while ensuring cost control and contractual compliance.

Candidate must have 7+ years in water treatment operations with 3+ years in management, and hold an engineering degree (chemical/ mechanical/ civil) or a relevant environmental science postgraduate degree.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (chemical/ mechanical/ civil) or post graduate degree in Environmental Science.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in water treatment operations, with at least 3 years in management.
• Strong knowledge of processes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Management of a water treatment process that operates 24/7.
• Contracts and financial management.
• Management principles (Planning, Budgeting and resource management).

Responsibilities

• Overall site management, including management of operations team, maintenance, stock control, chemical orders, supplier deliveries, invoices, and cost management.
• Apply knowledge of water treatment technology (Anaerobic Digestion, Ultrafiltration, RO, Sludge Dewatering, Demineralization, Remineralization, Disinfection) to site operations.
• Comprehensive reporting on plant progress and performance.
• Contract management - Ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
• Adhere to and manage the site’s Health & Safety requirements.
• Client relationship management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree / Environmental Science

Job description

Talbot is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Mossel Bay water treatment facility in Western Cape. The role requires managing operations, maintenance, stock, chemicals, and supplier performance, while ensuring cost control and contractual compliance.

Candidate must have 7+ years in water treatment operations with 3+ years in management, and hold an engineering degree (chemical/ mechanical/ civil) or a relevant environmental science postgraduate degree.