PWWS408-2026 SENIOR PLANT OPERATOR (WATER CARE - CLASS V)

DEPARTMENT: WATER AND SANITATION BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Bulk and Waste Water Services

Section: Bulk Water Supply

Location: Roodeplaat Water Treatment Plant

Reference number

PWWS408-2026

Position

SENIOR PLANT OPERATOR (WATER CARE – CLASS V)

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

T12

Scale

R464 760,00 – R645 492,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R623 487,00 – R853 525,00 per annum

Job purpose

To coordinate and optimise the operation and maintenance of the boreholes, springs and plant to ensure efficient and continuous supply of safe, high-quality water in compliance with all regulatory and safe standards

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Water Care or any other study field related to the position

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

Eligibility to register as Class IV Process Controller

Supervisory experience 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 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 plant

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

Monitor and manage attendance of all operation shift workers

Report data to plant manager and/or technical staff

Prepare, coordinate and provide operational data and reports required for Blue Drop assessment

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

Operate and maintain own sources

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

Perform generic supervisory duties

SAP

S70007078

New/natural attrition

New

Enquiries

L Masemola (012 358 8609), M Nkadimeng (012 358 6043) or
D Nkhuna (012 358 3821)