14 Water Industry jobs in South Africa

Description
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

About the role:
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Civil Engineer in our accomplished water resources management team in Tshwane and Cape Town at an Associate level. Are you a motivated professional with the ability to inspire others, display strong leadership capabilities and are driven to make an impact for our clients, the communities we serve and the environment, then this role may be for you.

Role Responsibilities
Based on your diverse professional experience and technical knowledge your responsibilities will a combination of the following across various geographies:

• Integrated water resources planning and management.
• Prefeasibility/feasibility studies.
• Master planning.
• Hydrological analysis.
• Water resources modelling.
• Systems analysis.
• Flood risk assessment.
• Water demand analysis.
• Open channel hydraulics.
• Stormwater analysis.
• Information management systems.
• Spatial analysis.
• Data analytics.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitation of meetings and workshops.
• Training and capacity building
• Bid preparation and technical report writing.
• Leading a range of projects across southern Africa, Africa and the Middle East, you will display strong commercial acumen and will be comfortable managing multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Fulfilling a leadership role in the water resources management team and the broader water market within Zutari, you will take responsibility for winning work, growing client relationships and managing resources towards achieving the Water Market goals as well as the overall Zutari strategy.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Eng/BEng in a relevant civil engineering discipline complimented by a relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• At least 10 years postgraduate experience in civil engineering.
• Comprehensive project management, quality assurance and project governance experience.
• Effective planning and time management skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor and manage people and have strong inter-personal and networking skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently deliver work of outstanding quality.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

Location

City of Ekurhuleni

Remuneration

R 529,560.00 to R 726, Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)

Assignment Type

Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Professional Registration (Grad. Tech)
• Applicable driver's licence
• Computer Literacy
• 1 year experience in similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor performance of water conservation and water demand management projects and activities
• Conduct tests of construction materials, prepare sketches and tabulations and assist in estimating costs
• Source and analyse data required for water demand management planning and reporting purposes.
• Inspect construction sites to determine conformance of site to design specifications.
• Ensure work completed adheres to governance and legislative requirements
• Maintain professional interaction and ensure ethical dealings with stakeholders at all times

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Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

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Location

City of Ekurhuleni

Remuneration

R 671,064.00 to R 920, Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)

Assignment Type

Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

• B Degree/ B Tech in Civil Engineering/ NQF 7 equivalent
• Professional registration (Grad. Eng) / Registered with ECSA
• Applicable driver's licence
• Computer literacy
• 3 years' experience in water demand management/ water conservation environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and policy advice on and implement Water Conservation and Water Demand Management activities
• Plan, implement and monitor Water Conservation and Water Demand Management projects
• Contribute and ensure reduction of Non-Revenue Water and management of municipal Water Demand
• Adapt to and implement changes in Water Conservation and Water Demand Management strategy and business plans, laws, regulations relevant to the industry practices
• Prepare, advise and comment on engineering policies as required to various stakeholders
• Effectively allocate and utilise resources in order to perform contracted work outputs and meet identified objectives
• Monitor external information and ensure efficient knowledge of related acts, regulations and regulatory framework and implement accordingly
• Compile and analyse water balance and report on operational plans that demonstrate achievements against targets and improvements
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly and annual budgets and financial reports in accordance with statutory and council presenting requirements
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders that promote cross functional process delivery solutions

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Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

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• BSc Eng (civil) / BEng (civil)
• Preferably MSc or MEng in Hydrology and Hydraulics
• 5 to 7 years relevant experience aligned with the responsibilities listed below
• Valid South African drivers license.
• Software:
  
  • General: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, AutoCAD (Civil 3D)
  • Specialised: GoldSim, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, UPFLOOD, WRSM2005, Flo-2D, QGIS/ArcGIS, ModelMaker
  • Advantageous: Programming / coding experience (Visual Basic, Python)
  • Experience in the development and assessment of water balances using GoldSim is a requirement for this position.

• Acquisition and processing of hydrological data (rainfall, runoff, evaporation)
• Hydrological parameters (e.g., MAP, MAE, MAR)
• Catchment delineation
• Surface water runoff calculations (e.g., MAR, seasonal and dry weather flows) for site-specific catchment areas
• Flood peak runoff calculations (applying industry-acceptable deterministic, statistical, empirical, and dynamic modelling methods)
• Water balance analysis and modelling (principles of conservation of mass, including dam sizing)
• Reservoir and canal routing (dynamic water level analysis)
• Floodline determination
• Surface water impact assessment
• Flood risk and flood hazard assessment

• Water surface backwater profiling (applying the principles to be used in floodline modelling)
• Flood attenuation (whether in reservoirs or upstream of culverts, applying the principles to determine attenuated volumes, reduced release peak flows, etc.)
• Canal flow (applying hydraulic theory and principles for free surface flow)
• Spillway design (hydraulic design and optimisation with flood routing and attenuation calculations)
• Energy dissipating and erosion control structures
• Dam break analysis

WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIST

A Company based in Johannesburg South would like to add to their team a qualified and experienced, self motivated Water Treatment Technician.

Knowledge of the following is mandatory:

• Industrial Water Treatment Chemical Dosing Systems
• Industrial Water Filtration and Purification Systems
• Industrial closed loop and open loop Cooling Water Treatment Applications

Responsibilities and Duties

• Installing and Maintaining Water Treatment chemical Dosing Systems
• Installing and Maintaining Water Filtration Systems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R25 000,00 - R30 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• De Deur, Gauteng 1884: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Certificate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Water Treatment Technologist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers Licence (Required)

Work Location: In person

• Conduct daily site visits to perform water sampling and analysis on boiler, cooling, and process systems.
• Perform chemical dosing checks and adjustments based on analytical results.
• Complete daily and weekly service reports for each site supported.
• Conduct jar testing and bench trials to optimize chemical programs (coagulants, flocculants, corrosion inhibitors, etc.).
• Calibrate, maintain, and manage portable lab and testing equipment.
• Monitor and record system parameters including pH, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, TDS, and microbial activity.
• Support trials and audits initiated by the AECI Water team and assist with implementation of corrective actions.
• Liaise directly with mill engineering and process teams to report findings and recommendations.
• Uphold safety, housekeeping, and environmental compliance in all on-site activities

• BTech or National Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Analytical Chemistry
• Minimum 3–5 years' hands-on experience in water treatment, including boilers, cooling towers, and chillers.
• Previous exposure to sugar industry water systems (advantageous).
• Experience conducting lab and field testing, chemical dosing, and quality control checks.
• Valid Driver's License (Code 10 / C1) and willingness to travel between Customer sites
• Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Check and confirm that the operator task list has been completed

Submit the weekly pasteurizer report to the Account Manager before the weekend

Submit the weekly utility report to the Account Manager before the weekend. Submit the daily chlorine dioxide residuals to the brewing Technician before 3 pm to include in the daily report.

Confirm that all actions for the operators are completed

Check and record all stock levels

Complete a daily usage report and compile an Action Log for each report.

Check and confirm that the operator task list has been completed

Submit the weekly pasteurizer report to the Account Manager before the weekend.

Submit the weekly utility report to the Account Manager before the weekend.

Submit the daily chlorine dioxide residuals to the brewing Technician before 3 pm to include in the

daily report.

Confirm that all actions for the operators are completed.

Check and record all stock levels

Complete a daily usage report

Compile the Action Log for each report

Submit the daily pasteurizer report to the Account Manager/Technician before the end of the shift.

Complete a daily service report for Boilers, Cooling Systems, Pasteurizers, and Chlorine dioxide

Attend meetings & Escalate issues to the right people.

Check and record stock levels at Bulk Concentrate CIP Stations

Check all equipment (ensure spares are kept on site)

Attend morning meetings

Conduct CIP validations

Capture data/ concerns from operators

Oversee the receiving of stock

Clean Sampling Lines

Ensure that the operator task list has been completed.

Confirm that all daily actions for the operators are completed, and all actions set out by AM to the

technician have been completed.

Check for slime and beer foam in the pasteurizer.

Ensure that there is enough bromine in the brominator.

Check and record stock levels at Chemical Stations

INTRODUCTION

DRA Water is looking for qualified local individuals for their project based on the Klipspruit Water Treatment Plant in Ogies, Mpumalanga. These positions are based on a Project Based Fixed Term Contract.

PURPOSE

To manage and supervise the day-to-day plant operations of the Water Treatment plant to ensure the plant meets the design capacity and produces the desired water quality in a safe way. To manage the chemical consumptions through continuous monitoring and optimization based on laboratory analytical results obtained.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Risk Management

• Monitors safety, equipment, production and quality risks at all times and report any significant change in risk.
• Be pro-active in hazard identification and correction.

Plant Production

• Maintains plant at its design capacity and quality specifications.
• Ensures the long-term health and sustainability of plant and equipment.

Record Keeping

Records daily production statistics with associated downtime explanations and risk identification

Daily Plant Operations

• To oversee, manage and direct the activities of the plant operating team including the process controllers, junior process controllers, process control assistants, cleaners and laboratory staff daily production statistics with associated downtime explanations and risk identification

Plant Maintenance

• Directs the maintenance team to conduct routine and preventative maintenance and attend to equipment breakdowns.
• Reviews the daily record of all maintenance related incidents from the relevant Artisans.
• Reviews and present to the Plant Manager, the monthly report summarising maintenance events for the month.
• Reviews and present the routine maintenance plan for the month ahead.

Sampling

• Ensures the necessary samples are taken at prescribed intervals.
• Ensures that sample are taken according to the prescribed procedures

Analysis

• Ensures all relevant analyses are conducted in line with the quality standards.
• Reviews the daily analyses and take corrective actions

Chemical Dosing and Make-up

• To manage the chemical consumptions through continuous monitoring and optimisation based on laboratory analytical results obtained.
• Ensures chemicals are correctly and timeously mixed and ready for dosing.
• Checks stock level of all dosing chemicals and ensure orders are placed timeously that site does not run out of stock.

Leadership

• Manages staff leave and attendance.
• Ensures there is suitable staffing for shifts.
• Manages staff fatigue and overtime.
• Ensures company disciplinary codes are being enforced and conduct related disciplinary activities.
• Conducts regular toolbox and risk management talks.
• Daily reporting to Plant Manager on any staff or equipment risk.
• Drives all direct reports training needs

Reporting

• Daily reporting to Management on production, downtime, maintenance activities, feed and product quality and chemical inventory.
• Reviews daily log sheets on the plant performance.
• Monthly reporting to Management on production, downtime, maintenance, water quality and chemical inventory, spares inventory and HR matters

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Ensures all client and company policies and procedures are always adhered to.
• Ensures all work performed is covered by suitable risk assessments.

Training and Mentoring

• Develops and reviews site standard operating procedures.
• Trains all staff on plant related procedures, instructions, and alarm response plans.
• Conducts regular Planned Task Observations on staff.

Performance Management

• Ensures company disciplinary codes are being enforced and conduct related disciplinary activities

Housekeeping

• Ensures that good housekeeping practices on the plant are always maintained at a high level

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• NQF 4 or Diploma in Water Treatment/Chemical Engineering
• Degree in Water Treatment /Chemical Engineering
• Valid driver's license

EXPERIENCE

• Analyze plant performance data and water quality data to assess how to modify plant operations when required.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of water treatment processes, concepts and unit operations.
• Understanding mechanical equipment related to mine water treatment systems.
• Performing operations on a water treatment plant safely and efficiently.
• Control the plant operation via the SCADA system, assessing alarms and trends to make interventions.
• Collate and report on all plant performance data, including physical data such as production, flowrates, recoveries, chemical tank levels, chemical consumption, water quality data results, plant maintenance, HR matters etc.
• Ability to identify problems, problem solve and take corrective action to correct the deviations from the desired plant performance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Business acumen
• Leadership skills

INTRODUCTION

DRA Water is looking for qualified local individuals for their project based on the Tweefontein Water Treatment Plant in Witbank, Mpumalanga. These positions are based on a Project Based Fixed Term Contract.

PURPOSE

To manage and supervise the day-to-day plant operations of the Water Treatment plant to ensure the plant meets the design capacity and produces the desired water quality in a safe way. To manage the chemical consumptions through continuous monitoring and optimization based on laboratory analytical results obtained.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Risk Management

• Monitors safety, equipment, production and quality risks at all times and report any significant change in risk.
• Be pro-active in hazard identification and correction.

Plant Production

• Maintains plant at its design capacity and quality specifications.
• Ensures the long-term health and sustainability of plant and equipment.

Record Keeping

Records daily production statistics with associated downtime explanations and risk identification

Daily Plant Operations

• To oversee, manage and direct the activities of the plant operating team including the process controllers, junior process controllers, process control assistants, cleaners and laboratory staff daily production statistics with associated downtime explanations and risk identification

Plant Maintenance

• Directs the maintenance team to conduct routine and preventative maintenance and attend to equipment breakdowns.
• Reviews the daily record of all maintenance related incidents from the relevant Artisans.
• Reviews and present to the Plant Manager, the monthly report summarising maintenance events for the month.
• Reviews and present the routine maintenance plan for the month ahead.

Sampling

• Ensures the necessary samples are taken at prescribed intervals.
• Ensures that sample are taken according to the prescribed procedures

Analysis

• Ensures all relevant analyses are conducted in line with the quality standards.
• Reviews the daily analyses and take corrective actions

Chemical Dosing and Make-up

• To manage the chemical consumptions through continuous monitoring and optimisation based on laboratory analytical results obtained.
• Ensures chemicals are correctly and timeously mixed and ready for dosing.
• Checks stock level of all dosing chemicals and ensure orders are placed timeously that site does not run out of stock.

Leadership

• Manages staff leave and attendance.
• Ensures there is suitable staffing for shifts.
• Manages staff fatigue and overtime.
• Ensures company disciplinary codes are being enforced and conduct related disciplinary activities.
• Conducts regular toolbox and risk management talks.
• Daily reporting to Plant Manager on any staff or equipment risk.
• Drives all direct reports training needs

Reporting

• Daily reporting to Management on production, downtime, maintenance activities, feed and product quality and chemical inventory.
• Reviews daily log sheets on the plant performance.
• Monthly reporting to Management on production, downtime, maintenance, water quality and chemical inventory, spares inventory and HR matters

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Ensures all client and company policies and procedures are always adhered to.
• Ensures all work performed is covered by suitable risk assessments.

Training and Mentoring

• Develops and reviews site standard operating procedures.
• Trains all staff on plant related procedures, instructions, and alarm response plans.
• Conducts regular Planned Task Observations on staff.

Performance Management

• Ensures company disciplinary codes are being enforced and conduct related disciplinary activities

Housekeeping

• Ensures that good housekeeping practices on the plant are always maintained at a high level

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• NQF 4 or Diploma in Water Treatment/Chemical Engineering
• Degree in Water Treatment /Chemical Engineering
• Valid driver's license

EXPERIENCE

• Analyze plant performance data and water quality data to assess how to modify plant operations when required.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of water treatment processes, concepts and unit operations.
• Understanding mechanical equipment related to mine water treatment systems.
• Performing operations on a water treatment plant safely and efficiently.
• Control the plant operation via the SCADA system, assessing alarms and trends to make interventions.
• Collate and report on all plant performance data, including physical data such as production, flowrates, recoveries, chemical tank levels, chemical consumption, water quality data results, plant maintenance, HR matters etc.
• Ability to identify problems, problem solve and take corrective action to correct the deviations from the desired plant performance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Business acumen
• Leadership skills