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Plant Manager – Waste Water (FSM) - Cape Town

Plant Manager – Waste Water (FSM) - Cape Town

Talent EvolutionCape Town, South Africa
3 days ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee all daily plant operations, maintenance activities, and staff scheduling, ensuring smooth shift transitions and handovers.
  • Implement effective administrative, control, and reporting systems to meet operational performance targets.
  • Optimise financial and material resources by managing budgets and applying cost-control measures.
  • Monitor plant performance, including quality control, equipment efficiency, and compliance with environmental and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date operational and maintenance records, ensuring full traceability and accountability.
  • Compile and submit detailed monthly plant progress and performance reports.
  • Ensure consistent client communication, professional service delivery, and adherence to contractual requirements.
  • Drive continual improvement in plant performance and efficiency through strategic planning and data-driven decision-making.
  • Manage and maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 18001 systems, ensuring procedures and training align with compliance standards.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop plant staff to achieve operational objectives and maintain a culture of performance excellence.
  • Conduct client meetings, performance reviews, and audits to ensure compliance with all operational and environmental obligations.

Role Requirements

Qualifications

  • Technical Diploma or equivalent qualification in Water Treatment, Civil, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
  • DWS Class V Process Controller certification.

    • Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years proven experience in the operation, maintenance, and management of a Class B or higher wastewater treatment works.
  • Strong background in water and wastewater treatment processes.
  • Demonstrated experience in staff management, client liaison, and performance monitoring.

    • Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Goal-oriented with a strong focus on client service excellence.
  • Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of computer literacy (MS Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, and data management systems).
  • Financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets.
  • Strict adherence to business ethics, compliance, and health and safety standards.

    • Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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