Plant Manager (Wastewater), Cape Town, Western Cape

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Plant Manager (Wastewater), for a permanent role based in Cape Town, Western Cape

POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Relevant Technical Diploma (or similar) in Water Treatment, Civil / Mechanical or Process Engineering
• DWS Class V Process Controller with at least 5 years’ verifiable operation, maintenance and management experience at a Class B or higher WWTW
• Skilled in Water and Wastewater Management and relevant management experience
• High level of computer literacy on MS Office
• Mechanical and analytical aptitude (troubleshooting)
• Able to delegate and measure employee performance
• Able to communicate well and do presentations to teams / clients / customers
• Good managerial skills and able to motivate performance

• Manage all plant operational, maintenance and management of day-to-day tasks, including issues relating to shifts, staff and hand over
• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives
• Optimise the use of financial resources by minimising cost, through appropriate financial cost control
• Monitoring and maintaining accurate and up to date operational and maintenance records
• Reporting on all aspects of the plant performance, compliance and processes
• Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they are able to meet the performance objectives required of them.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service
• Control budget and ensure contractual requirements are met and achieved within budget
• Manage and maintain ISO 9000, 14001, 50001 and 18001 systems and work procedures by monitoring and developing training actions and new procedures as and when required
• Perform plant performance monitoring and quality control as predetermined quality control schedule
• Compile Monthly Plant Progress Reports, schedule and attend client meetings
• Client liaison and correspondence