About the role
To manage water quality in line with SANS 0241 standards and investigate possible causes of non-compliance from either operational or process problems throughout source, production, and distribution and municipalities. Ensure optimisation of process units. Implement and manage projects. Interact with customers on quality and process issues from a rand water perspective. Be involved in projects outside of Rand Water / Rand Water Services
Minimum Education: Matric + National Diploma in Water Science & Technology/Chemistry or equivalent Desired Education: B Tech in Water Science & Technology/Chemistry or equivalent or Honours/Postgraduate in Water Science & Technology/Chemistry or equivalent Minimum Experience: 3 years’ experience in water and/or wastewater treatment operations, with strong process focus. 1-year proven management experience in technical/operational environment Desired Experience: 5 years’ experience in water and/or wastewater treatment operations, with strong process focus.
Major accountabilities that the job is responsible for: Ensure water quality monitoring programmes across treatment plants and distribution networks Process Monitoring & Optimisation Troubleshooting & Incident Response Technical Studies, Projects & Innovation Bulk Water Distribution & Network Quality Standards, Procedures & Training Reporting & Performance Management Set performance targets and drive accountability Ensure process and compliance requirements are embedded in design and procurement specifications Drive optimization initiatives to improve process efficiency, chemical usage, energy consumption, and treated water quality Participate in investigative projects and method development Ensure skill transfer to personnel Review and approve process designs, upgrades, and rehabilitation projects Provide technical support to municipalities on process optimization, compliance improvement, operational challenges Lead intervention programmes for underperforming plants or systems