{"id":24678,"date":"2025-11-26T16:09:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/water-treatment-plant-operator\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T00:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T00:24:26","slug":"water-treatment-plant-operator","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=24678","title":{"rendered":"Water Treatment Plant Operator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What you will enjoy doing<\/p>\n<p>\tOperate and monitor the wastewater treatment plant, attenuation pond, and sludge handling systems.<br \/>\n\tConduct water sampling, quality checks, and adjust chemical dosing as required.<br \/>\n\tMaintain correct chemical and diesel levels; ensuring stock availability and proper storage.<br \/>\n\tManage water and sludge tank levels.<br \/>\n\tManage waste skips and coordinate collection and replacements with contractors.<br \/>\n\tPerform routine inspections, housekeeping, and ensure plant availability.<br \/>\n\tPerform basic maintenance such as cleaning filters, lubricating parts, and opening inspection covers.<br \/>\n\tInspect and clear yard drains and debris baskets to prevent blockages.<br \/>\n\tEnsure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.<br \/>\n\tDocument operations, maintenance tasks, and report deviations or breakdowns.<br \/>\n\tPerform regular inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective actions.<br \/>\n\tApply a systematic approach to troubleshooting and fault finding.<br \/>\n\tConsult equipment manuals and operate machines in accordance with prescribed procedures.<br \/>\n\tWork closely with the maintenance team to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.<br \/>\n\tBe willing to work shifts, weekends, and overtime when required.<br \/>\n\tPerform manual work, including cleaning, lifting, and inspection duties as part of daily operations.<\/p>\n<p>What makes you great<\/p>\n<p>\tKnowledge and experience in water or wastewater treatment operations.<br \/>\n\tUnderstanding of chemical dosing, filtration, and sludge handling.<br \/>\n\tExperience in manufacturing or industrial plant environments.<br \/>\n\tFamiliarity with performance metrics, 5S, and Health &amp; 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