Operations Manager - Water Treatment Equipment - Cape Town

Recruiter:

Prostaff Holdings

Job Ref:

PS010635/CH

Date posted:

Monday, February 23, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
A well-known and established water treatment solutions company requires the above to manage and oversee the planning, execution, and maintenance operations of water treatment equipment / systems at customer sites. This includes installations, preventative maintenance programs, service interventions, and client support across industrial, commercial, and municipal environments.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

A Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Process, or related field) is essential for this role.
Previous experience having worked in a senior water treatment operations or related role is essential for this role.
Proven experience managing installation and maintenance teams is essential.
Must have a strong knowledge of water treatment systems: RO, dosing systems, softeners, filtration, boiler/cooling water treatment or related is essential.
Previous experience having worked within the industrial water treatment, mining, or municipal water markets is pref.
Must have knowledge of PLC control systems and automation.
Experience managing multi-site operations across a region or province is essential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing and overseeing the planning, execution, and maintenance operations of water treatment systems at customer sites. This includes installations, preventative maintenance programs, service interventions, and client support across industrial, commercial, and municipal environments.
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of installation and maintenance teams.
Planning, scheduling and allocating resources efficiently across multiple sites.
Ensuring operational KPIs are achieved, including project timelines, service response targets and quality standards.
Developing and implementing operational procedures and systems to improve efficiency and consistency.
Managing installation projects from planning and procurement through to commissioning.
Coordinating with sales, design and procurement teams to ensure smooth project handovers.
Monitoring project budgets, timelines and quality standards to ensure successful delivery.
Conducting site inspections and enforcing technical compliance requirements.
Ensuring full compliance with OHSA and client-specific safety requirements.
Conducting regular risk assessments, toolbox talks and safety audits.
Maintaining environmental and regulatory compliance across all operations.
Acting as the primary operational contact for clients during installation and maintenance activities.
Managing operational budgets, labour productivity and cost control measures.
Monitoring the profitability of projects and service contracts.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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