Process Controller Class D (REF TEC 301)

Closing Date: 20 March 2026
Salary: R 211 406.03 per annum (Post Level T7 of a Grade 4 Municipality)

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or relevant post-matric qualification, preferably a NTC 3 in Water Treatment or Wastewater treatment.
• 1 – 2 years relevant experience
• Code EB Drivers' license.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Applications) and Telemetry Systems
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Sound mathematical and technical skills. Ability to give attention to detail.
• High level of responsibility.
• Ability to work under pressure and to handle conflict.
• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work overtime and/or outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
• Must be willing to work shifts, stand by, and on public holidays.
• Must perform duties in the whole municipal area.
• Fluent in 2 of the 3 languages spoken in the Western Cape, Afrikaans, English or Xhosa
• Please note: A performance agreement is also applicable to this position, whereby the employer reserves the right to institute a performance management program.

Duties:

• Coordinate tasks and activities associated with the implementation of procedures and the monitoring and reporting thereof.
• Keeping abreast with technological changes in the development and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment.
• Evaluating and commenting on the applicability of key performance indicators of wastewater quality monitoring against the standards of the Department of Water and Sanitation.
• Direct and control outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Wastewater Section
• Identify skill gaps within the Section and assist with the developmental plans for existing personnel with job enrichment opportunities.
• Do physical analyses of wastewater samples to check on the quality standards.
• Collect wastewater samples and ensure (in collaboration with an appointed service provider) that analyses are conducted on the quality thereof.
• Ensure the correct chlorine applications for disinfection purposes are determined.
• Oversee the daily process of tests conducted for quality control purposes.
• Determined by means of standard tests, the most effective dosage points.
• Perform and oversee housekeeping duties to ensure that effective maintenance is carried out.
• Operate mechanical and non-mechanical equipment in the execution of duties.
• Ensure continual safety of chlorination installations as determined by legislation and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Provide assistance with Green Drop audits; Provide input with compilation of Wastewater Risk Abatement plans.
• Assist with the compilation of plant audit reports and monitor subordinates’ compliance with reporting requirements.
• Determine the most effective dosage points for certain processes.
• Perform analyses of processes for effective operations in accordance with the O&M manual and DWS regulations.
• Provide assistance with inputs for the capital and operational budgets.
• Assist the Superintendent with regard to maintenance requirements and budget needs.