• Full Time
  • Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch Municipality

Stellenbosch Municipality is the local government body that oversees the towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Pniel, along with the surrounding rural areas in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It spans 831 square kilometers and, according to the 2011 census, has a population of 155,733 people in 43,420 households.

Senior Professional Officer: Waste Water Treatment Works

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: National Certificate
  • Experience: 5 years
  • Location: Western Cape
  • City: Stellenbosch
  • Job Field: Engineering / Technical

Minimum Requirements:

  • National Diploma (NQF 6) in Water Care, Chemical Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a focus on Wastewater
  • Eligible to register or registered as a Class V Process Controller (Wastewater) as per Regulation 3630 or its amendments
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role
  • In-depth knowledge of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
  • A valid Code B Driver’s License
  • Basic skills in Microsoft Office software, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Other Requirements:

  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and interpretation skills for relevant laws, regulations, policies, and best practices
  • High level of responsibility and attention to detail
  • Mathematical skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong knowledge of wastewater engineering principles in areas like civil, mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and hydrogeology
  • Advanced knowledge of technologies such as Membrane Technology
  • Willingness to work outside normal hours and during emergencies
  • Solution-oriented mindset
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Supervisory skills
  • Proficiency in at least two of the three official Western Cape languages: English, Xhosa, and Afrikaans

Closing Date: 09 February 2026

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Stellenbosch Municipality website.

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