Rand Water is seeking a qualified Process Controller – Filtration to join its Bulk Water Services – Operations portfolio in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The position offers a permanent role for a dedicated professional who will oversee the critical filtration processes required to ensure water quality compliance.
Reporting directly to the Senior Process Supervisor-Operations, the role demands a meticulous and safety-conscious individual with a solid understanding of water purification processes.
Process Controller Position Details
- Reference Number: RAN241209-1
- Closing Date: 18 December 2024
- Job Type: Permanent
About the Role
The Process Controller – Filtration will play a pivotal role in monitoring, operating, and maintaining the filtration plant and associated equipment. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to strict water quality standards, overseeing filtration performance, disinfection, and chlorine plant operations. This position requires a performance-driven individual with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle responsibilities in a plant environment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Filtration Monitoring and Control:
- Monitor and control filter plant performance to ensure compliance with water quality standards post-filtration.
- Operate filters following operational procedures, including manual and SCADA-based backwashing.
- Ensure sterilization of filters for repair and maintenance as per Rand Water protocols.
- Chlorine Plant Operation:
- Operate chlorine equipment (evaporators, chlorinators, injectors, compressors) to maintain water disinfection standards.
- Monitor chlorine plants to comply with safety and operational requirements.
- Handle chlorine cylinders, ensuring sufficient stock availability on-site.
- Pump Operations:
- Start and stop main pumps as requested, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Safety and Reporting:
- Report unsafe conditions and chemical spills to the Water Purification Supervisor.
- Adhere to safety protocols to prevent injury or harm to employees.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- A Grade 12 certificate combined with an NQF level 3 qualification in Water and Wastewater Treatment.
- Experience:
- A minimum of two years’ experience, with at least one year in a plant or water purification environment.
- Technical Skills:
- Computer literacy is essential.
- Candidates must hold a valid Code 08 Driver’s License and pass Rand Water’s K53 test.
- Registration or eligibility to register as a Class III Process Controller.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge:
- Basic understanding of the water treatment process.
- Safety procedures.
- Basic engineering principles related to flow and pressure.
- Basic Mathematics for plant operations.
Skills:
- Operating filtration plants and equipment.
- Handling chlorine safely.
- Good housekeeping practices.
- Effective verbal communication for seamless team coordination.
Attitude:
- Accuracy and systematic work approach.
- A performance-driven mindset.
- Dedication to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Location and Work Environment
The successful candidate will be based at Rand Water’s Vereeniging site, located in Gauteng, South Africa. The role demands hands-on interaction with filtration and chlorine systems, ensuring smooth operation and adherence to water quality standards in a safe and controlled environment.
Why Join Rand Water?
Rand Water is committed to delivering high-quality potable water to South Africans, playing a critical role in public health and service delivery. Joining their team means being part of a trusted institution that values operational excellence, employee safety, and professional growth.
How to apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to contribute to Rand Water’s mission of ensuring sustainable water services for the community.
The role of a Process Controller – Filtration at Rand Water is a vital opportunity for professionals passionate about ensuring water quality and public safety. With its focus on operational excellence, safety, and sustainability, this position not only offers a stable career path but also allows individuals to contribute meaningfully to the critical mission of providing clean, potable water to communities.
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If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, don’t miss the opportunity to join Rand Water’s team in Vereeniging. Submit your application before the deadline and become a part of a trusted institution dedicated to delivering excellence in water services.
