Process Controller IV: Purification MN 3931/25

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 12. - National Diploma in Water Care or Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry or Biochemistry. - Technical Qualification in Water Care or Chemical Engineering will be an added advantage. - Valid Driver’s License. - Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint). - An honest, hardworking, and self-disciplined person. - Excellent Communication & Interpersonal skills. - Skills & Competencies associated with vocation: analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict & stress management skills, negotiation skills, attention to detail. - Competent in interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. – 3 to 5 years relevant experience within domestic wastewater treatment environment.

DUTIES

Supervisory role of a shift at a wastewater treatment works. - Ensuring that treatment work is optimised to produce treated effluent that complies with legislation. - Undertaking the sampling, testing, analysing and recording of results of various samples of raw, in-process, and treated wastewater and sludges. - Carrying out process equipment adjustments as per standard operating procedures and supervisor’s instructions. - Supervising resources associated with the wastewater treatment process. - Controlling, supervising, training, disciplining and motivating operational staff. - Assisting in and/or assuming responsibility for the treatment works and equipment/machinery when on shift in the absence of manager/supervisor/technician. - Conducting visual inspections to establish functionality levels of systems and components and /or communicating and clarifying instructions or requirements with the immediate superior. - Daily optimisation, calculation and recording of chemical dosing and sludge wasted and flows. - Optimise sludge wasting, handling, dewatering, and disposal for effective plant operation. - Ensure daily and monthly works reports are compiled, submitted, and recorded. - Monitoring and optimization of various unit processes and ensure necessary process changes. - Ensure daily cleaning and unblocking of wastewater treatment works systems. - Attending to safekeeping of all resources and plant environment to avoid theft or loss in order to ensure housekeeping standards are observed, supporting optimum functionality and minimizing unnecessary downtime. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

SALARY:           R 390 120.00 p.a – R430 908.00 p.a. (Level 06 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 588 473.60 p.a

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 07 JULY 2025 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for travelling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates travelling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability). Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7557, 7569. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks, and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.