PWWS402-2026 SENIOR OPERATOR

DEPARTMENT: WATER AND SANITATION BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Bulk and Waste Water Services

Section: Bulk Water Supply

Location: Bronkhorstspruit Water Works, Bronkhorstbaai, Summerplace Water Works and Sokhulumi Boreholes Supply

Reference number

PWWS402-2026

Position

SENIOR OPERATOR

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T10

Scale

R370 512,00 – R514 596,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R503 527,00 – R686 919,00 per annum

Job purpose

To coordinate and optimise the operation and maintenance of boreholes, springs and plants

Appointment 

requirements

Grade 12 and a national diploma in Water Care, Chemical and Analytical Chemistry or any other water-related field

At least three years’ relevant working experience in a water treatment environment

Eligibility to register as Class IV Process Controller

Supervisory experience in a water treatment environment will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Willingness and ability to work shifts, overtime and standby  

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Being ethical; good communication skills; good general administrative skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to work as part of a team; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to always be professional; ability to work independently at strategic level; integrity; ability to work under pressure; flexibility; ability to meet given deadlines; having exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the section; organising and coordination skills; ability to supervise employees

Primary functions

Ensure the smooth operation of all process units and filters, dosing pumps, level controllers and the correct flow of raw water

Monitor the plant and buildings for wear and tear, report defects and ensure that repairs and maintenance are carried out

Ensure general cleanliness and hygiene of the plant

Notify consumers and landowners downstream when scouring or flooding is expected

Ensure data collection from pumps and that water quality tests are performed by operators on dosing equipment and any other instrumentation, and verify such

Ensure operations and maintenance of own sources, boreholes and springs

Order all chemicals as specified and ensure that the dosage is correct

Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993)

Ensure the capturing of daily and monthly analysis, including meter readings

Attend or conduct monthly plant meetings and keep information and records for Blue Drop assessments and management

Monitor daily production and the quality of drinking water, including the quality of raw water

Conduct advancements to comply with the latest SANS 241

SAP

S70007129

New/natural attrition

New

Enquiries

D Molefe (012 358 8037), M Nkadimeng (012 358 6043) or
D Nkhuna (012 358 3821)