Water Treatment Plant Leader - RO & Membrane Ops

West Coast Personnel; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Plant Manager for Secunda. You will lead the day-to-day operations, manage the operations team, and coordinate maintenance, chemical procurement and supplier deliveries to ensure continuous 24/7 performance.

You should have an engineering degree (Chemical/Mechanical/Civil) with a postgraduate in Environmental Science and at least 7 years in water treatment operations, including 3 years in management.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in Environmental Science.
• Minimum 7 years in water treatment operations.
• At least 3 years in management of a 24/7 water treatment operation.
• Strong knowledge of water treatment processes, regulations and safety standards.
• Experience in RO and membrane technology.
• Experience in contract, financial and cost management.
• Strong planning, budgeting and resource management skills.
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the water treatment plant.
• Lead, manage and support the plant operations team.
• Coordinate and supervise plant maintenance activities.
• Manage stock levels, chemicals and ordering.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries and site requirements.
• Control invoices, Opex and site costs.
• Apply technical knowledge of water treatment processes including RO.
• Monitor performance and seek efficiency improvements.
• Prepare operational and performance reports.
• Manage contractual obligations and ensure compliance with terms.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets, resources and operational planning.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure 24/7 plant operation is effectively managed.

Skills

Water treatment

RO membranes

Contract management

Financial management

Planning

Budgeting

Resource management

Leadership

Team management

Regulations compliance

Safety standards

Driving license

Education

Engineering Degree (Chemical/Mechanical/Civil)

Postgraduate Environmental Science

Job description

West Coast Personnel is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Plant Manager for Secunda. You will lead the day-to-day operations, manage the operations team, and coordinate maintenance, chemical procurement and supplier deliveries to ensure continuous 24/7 performance.

You should have an engineering degree (Chemical/Mechanical/Civil) with a postgraduate in Environmental Science and at least 7 years in water treatment operations, including 3 years in management.