47 Water Systems jobs in South Africa

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Explain technical aspects of filtration systems in an easy-to-understand manner
• Collaborate with the technical team to ensure seamless installations and service delivery
• Travel to client sites across Gauteng and occasionally to nearby provinces

• Age between 30 45 preferred
• Technical aptitude (understanding water filtration systems)
• Experience in external sales or a client-facing technical role
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel regularly
• High integrity, dependability, and strong work ethic

Requisition #

ENG-L8.55

Job title

Associate | Water Resources Management

Category

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)
Tshwane - Pretoria, GP 0081 ZA

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 sharing 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 include:

• Integrated water resources planning and management
• Prefeasibility/feasibility studies
• Master planning
• Hydrological analysis
• Systems analysis
• Water demand analysis
• Stormwater analysis
• Information management systems
• Spatial analysis
• Data analytics
• 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.

Qualifications:

• BSc Eng/BEng in a relevant civil engineering discipline complemented 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

Skills and Experience:

• Comprehensive project management, quality assurance, and project governance experience
• Effective planning and time management skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage people with strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality work consistently

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.

Requisition #

ENG-L8.55

Job title

Associate | Water Resources Management

Category

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)
Tshwane - Pretoria, GP 0081 ZA

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 sharing 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 include:

• Integrated water resources planning and management
• Prefeasibility/feasibility studies
• Master planning
• Hydrological analysis
• Systems analysis
• Water demand analysis
• Stormwater analysis
• Information management systems
• Spatial analysis
• Data analytics
• 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.

Qualifications:

• BSc Eng/BEng in a relevant civil engineering discipline complemented 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

Skills and Experience:

• Comprehensive project management, quality assurance, and project governance experience
• Effective planning and time management skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage people with strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality work consistently

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.

• B.Eng / BTech in Mechanical or Chemical Degree essential
• At least 8 - 10 years strong project management skills
• With particular focus on industrial, mining and or water projects
• Proven ability to deliver and manage multi-disciplinary projects on time and within budget
• Good understanding of commercial, legal, and contractual project aspects.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a commitment to fostering collaborative working environments.

As a Senior Project Manager, you would be responsible for managing and delivering large, complex projects from initiation to completion.
This encompasses all project phases, including contract execution, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, operations, and the defects liability period.
Play a pivotal role in overseeing project teams, managing commercial and contractual obligations, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, and fostering strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Desired Skills:

• Commissioning
• Engineering
• Procurement
• water treatment
• EPC
• Project Management

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for, and required to provide effective technical support to the operations team, providing the necessary technical expertise and implementing appropriate actions to ensure efficient operation activities, whilst ensuring optimal operational plant performance and product production in accordance with set KPI’s, product specification and quality conformance of the water treatment plant(s) within the area of responsibility.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Take plant operational responsibility for plant operational performance and wellbeing, whilst ensuring safe and efficient operations of the plant(s)
• Providing Process, Operational and Maintenance expertise
• Monitor and evaluate plant health and performance and take appropriate actions
• Communicate plant health and performance and take required action, as and when required, to ensure plant functioning at optimum performance
• Compile and distribute daily plant operational performance reports to internal and external stakeholder
• Identify and drive optimisation and cost saving initiatives and efforts
• Track chemical consumption and manage chemical stock levels
• Monitor cost of treatment and optimise where possible
• Identifying and implementation of Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Lead onsite implementation of process changes
• Deliver on process related inputs required on projects in accordance with sound established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements, including commissioning of new installations
• Management of risks relating to protection of plant equipment
• Compiling Standard Operating Procedures where required
• Perform training and development of Process Controllers and Supervisors
• Adhere to Incident Notification protocols and management of Incidents / NCR's and follow-through on corrective / preventative actions
• General client management and attendance of meetings
• Ensure PTO’s, SWP’s and Task Risk Assessments are in place, communicated and conducted as per schedule / procedural requirements
• Client communication, interaction and management

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Qualifications : B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering (Required)
• The candidate should also have a firm grasp of especially mechanical engineering principles, as well as electrical and instrumentation exposure
• 3 – 5 years working experience in an engineering or production related field would be preferred
• Computer skills : Word, Excel, data base, power point and e-mail literacy
• Preferably water treatment experienced with specific experience in RO, UF, Precipitation and Clarification
• The successful candidate must be a fast learner and able to work with little supervision
• In possession of valid Code B drivers’ licence and own transport
• Solution and improvement focused (initiative and motivation).
• Effective time management skills with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to multi- task. Working under pressure.
• Proactively work within a team, with the ability to work unsupervised

Production Manager required for a Water Treatment company based in Witbank - eMalahleni Water Reclamation Plant (EWRP)

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is required to manage and implement operations systems, processes and monitoring activities for the operations of the water treatment plant.

Key Performance Areas :

• Manage production team
• Compliance to contractual quality and quantity KPI’s
• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives.
• Continuous improvement and optimization of processes
• Management of stock control
• Monitoring and detail records and reporting on all aspects of the processes, ongoing projects
• Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they can meet the performance objectives required of them.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service.
• Client feedback meetings and reporting.
• Compile Monthly Plant Reports and attend client meetings
• Monitor plant health and pro-actively intervene to ensure plant availability is optimized
• Effective reporting to the operations manager of the area
• Legal representation of company on site

Background Experience, Qualifications and Functional Areas :

• 5+ years’ experience in advanced water treatment
• Understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets.
• Proven record of satisfactory prior performance
• Computer skills : Word, Excel, data base, power point and e-mail
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Skills in planning, attention to detail and process troubleshooting
• Ethical and responsible behavior
• Innovative and accountable
• Client management

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

• Minimum 2 4 years experience in servicing of water treatment systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are essential
• Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have a valid drivers license

• Conducting routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on water treatment systems, including filtration, softening, reverse osmosis systems, and chemical dosing.
• Performing system inspections and assessments to ensure optimal performance.
• Recommending solutions for system improvements.
• Installing and commissioning new water treatment equipment as required.
• Providing technical support to customers and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Preparing accurate quotations for service work.
• Identifying potential service opportunities and upselling maintenance plans or service upgrades.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers.
• Working towards achieving service sales targets.
• Completing and submitting job cards.
• Procurement of service components and consumables.
• Handling purchase order and invoice requisitions.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed, forecasting, and service scheduling.
• Ensuring compliance with customer site and safety requirements.

Reporting to the Operations Director, this position is responsible for the overall plant / facility management, operations and maintenance, whilst ensuring optimal operational plant performance and product production in accordance with set KPI’s, product specification and quality conformance of the water treatment plant(s) within the area of responsibility. This position will be based in PE (Gqeberha).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Oversee and manage respective Plant Supervisor(s), Production & Maintenance teams within the area of responsibility

• Manage production & maintenance team utilization and performance / output
• Responsible for plant performance and Compliance to contractual quality and quantity KPI’s
• Ensure compliance to company and Client safety standards
• Take accountability for Safety Performance in accordance with the MHSA/OSHA legal appointment.

• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives, including financial control, HR/IR, procurement and stock management.

• Continuous improvement and optimization of processes
• Implement and maintain Financial Control with Profit & Loss accountability for the plant(s)
• Monitoring and detail records and reporting on all aspects of the processes, ongoing projects
• Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they can meet the performance objectives required of them.

• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service.
• Client feedback meetings and reporting as required
• Compile Plant Reports and attend client meetings as required
• Monitor plant health and pro-actively intervene to ensure plant availability is optimized
• Effective reporting to the Operations Manager of the area
• Perform plant operational standby duties

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Qualifications: B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering (Chemical Engineering Qualification is preferred. Civil and Mechanical will be considered depending on relevant experience)

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in advanced water treatment.
• Experience in RO, UF, Precipitation, Clarification will be an advantage
• Previous experience in managing staff will be an advantage
• Understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets.
• Relevant management experience
• Proven record of satisfactory prior performance
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, data base, power point and e-mail
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Skills in planning, attention to detail and process troubleshooting
• Ethical and responsible behaviour
• Innovative and accountable
• Client management