Plant Supervisor - Water Treatment Johannesburg

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Site Supervisor – Water Treatment Plant
Location: Meyerton, Gauteng
Employment Type: Fixed-term contract


Overview:
An experienced Site Supervisor is sought to oversee the day-to-day operations of an Effluent Water Treatment Plant located on-site at a major industrial facility in Meyerton. The successful candidate will supervise and manage the site team while ensuring the technical and operational efficiency of the plant.
This role requires a strong background in anaerobic digestion and sludge management technologies, hands-on team supervision, and the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with site Health and Safety standards.
• Supervise and manage site operations, including staff, maintenance activities, stock control, chemical ordering, deliveries, invoices, and cost management.
• Oversee the technical operation of anaerobic digester systems, including flocculation and solids removal.
• Provide detailed internal reporting on plant performance and progress.
• Engage with the client to provide updates on system operation and resolve queries.
• Lead troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives to optimise plant performance.
• Support process and resource requirements of the site to ensure uptime and compliance.

• Diploma in Water or Wastewater Treatment, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience operating:
• Anaerobic Digesters
• Flocculation Systems
• Sludge Dewatering Processes
• Proven team supervisory experience.
• Strong problem-solving ability and practical implementation of process improvements.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.

• Effective team leader with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable engaging with multidisciplinary teams and client representatives.
• Experience with maintenance in water treatment systems is an advantage.
• Innovative thinker, adaptable to changing operational environments.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining team collaboration.
• Committed to delivering value and driving positive change on site.