Supervisor: Water Purification (Process Controller) – George Jobs

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or a relevant post-matric qualification, preferably NTC 3 in Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment.
• Trade-related qualification: Operator’s certificate / Wastewater Treatment Practice (N3).
• Code B driver’s license.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Core Competencies:

• Professional: Oral and written communication, problem-solving, decision-making, planning and organizing, ethics and professionalism.
• Functional: Discipline-specific skills, task management, use of process-specific technology/equipment, quality orientation, workplace safety, people management.
• Public Service Orientation: Service delivery focus, interpersonal relationships, communication.
• Personal: Action and outcome orientation, resilience, change readiness, cognitive ability, learning orientation.
• Management/Leadership: Direction setting, impact and influence, coaching and mentoring, team orientation.

Key Performance Areas:

• Follow all processes as required by Blue Drop standards to ensure water meets quality requirements.
• Weigh and measure chemicals before mixing.
• Introduce dosage into the process without issues.
• Perform laboratory testing using prescribed methods, ensuring equipment and chemicals meet specifications.
• Follow correct sequences for stacking and receiving chemicals.
• Maintain the plant and equipment properly.
• Monitor the SCADA Telemetry System and report any anomalies.
• Monitor the telemetry and CCTV systems, report anomalies, and take action as needed.
• Keep accurate records of all processes, monitoring, and water testing.
• Handle visits from the public or government bodies according to plant regulations.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met in the workplace.
• Maintain effective communication channels for sharing information.

Special Conditions:

• Work in all weather conditions.
• Work outside normal hours during emergencies, including unplanned overtime and shift duties.
• Work under pressure.
• Deep knowledge of treatment technologies, water engineering practices, mechanical and electrical equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of process water analysis and interpreting results.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including local dialects.
• Working knowledge of risk-based management, operation, control, and monitoring.

Closing Date: 11 February 2026 at 16:30