Process Controller

Job Purpose

To ensure the 24-hour operation of wastewater treatment plants or treatment modules to achieve compliant effluent discharge and sludge disposal in accordance with license conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe handling of chemical solutions in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Perform chemical dosing efficiently and cost-effectively to ensure compliance and optimal plant performance.
• Control and optimize variable costs through efficient operation of plant modules.
• Develop, document and implement contingency plans in line with the Incident Management Protocol (e.g. high inflows, flooding, power failures, industrial spillage, equipment failures).
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports on process performance, efficiency and compliance.
• Communicate process adjustments and plant performance to all subordinates on shift.
• Enforce compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, and ERWAT safety policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Water Care or equivalent NQF Level 6
• 1 - 2 years’ relevant experience, excluding In-Service Training

Additional Information

• Employment Equity objectives will be taken into consideration.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a competency assessment.
• Qualification verification, security vetting and criminal record checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates only.
• Submission of false or fraudulent information will result in automatic disqualification.