32 Water Technician jobs in South Africa

Job Title
Water Hygiene Technician

Location
London

Package
£28,249.45

Travel
This role is site based and will require daily travel

We're looking to build our experienced team of Water Hygiene Technicians based in Greater London. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a field-based environment. It's a great opportunity to build a career with salary increments coming as you progress up the ladder and add to your skills.

Who We Are
IWS Water Hygiene (WH), is part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd, a division of South Staffordshire Plc. IWS (WH) provides services in all aspects of water hygiene and legionella control including legionella risk assessments into the public sector, utility companies, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. IWS (WH) has offices throughout the UK and work is undertaken the length and breadth of the country. IWS (WH) is a successful, growing company that is looking for talented employees who want to work in an environment that is challenging and rewarding.

The Role

• The role involves driving a work provided fully-fuelled vehicle to pre-arranged daily appointments
• Site-based delivery of a range of water hygiene related services
• Working to tight deadlines as part of the operational delivery team
• Working alone and as part of a team to meet monthly targets
• Opportunities for career development
• Overtime paid after 40 hours
• Paid travel allowance
• Monthly achievable target bonus

What You'll Need

• Full and valid UK driving licence
• Self-motivation to work efficiently on your own initiative
• Flexibility to work across the area as required
• A knowledge of hot and cold-water systems including TMV servicing (preferred)
• A knowledge of legionella control in accordance with ACOP L8 & HSG274 (preferred)

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Life insurance
• Free 24/7 remote GP access

• Must have a tertiary qualification in a technical or water-related field, or relevant trade certification
• Minimum two years work experience, ideally in the water treatment or related industries will be required
• Knowledge of and experience in water treatment technologies, systems and principles would be a distinct advantage
• Good communication skills, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders of all levels, are important
• Must have a valid drivers license and be willing and able to travel extensively within South Africa and occasionally into Africa
• Must be willing and able to work outside normal hours during breakdowns or service requirements
• The ability to manage own workload and plan all activities is essential for this role

• Providing field service and technical support to existing customers in the field of water treatment.
• Installing, repairing, upgrading, moving, and maintaining all onsite solutions designed and supplied to customers.
• Carrying out high quality site installations, site inspections, repairs, preventive maintenances or troubleshooting at customer site without supervision and within project timescales.
• Assisting dealer technicians in installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting faults.
• Carrying out, without supervision, corrective maintenance, within acceptable timescales, escalating any solution problems if required and maintaining ownership of the problems until the customer is satisfied.
• Attending to service calls and providing telephone support.
• Overseeing emergency corrective maintenance.
• Generating parts and service RFQs from end users or through dealerships.
• Leading company installation personnel on site when required.
• Providing feedback and reporting on any ongoing problems, including reliability or under performance to management.
• Completing and submitting the relevant reports and documentation for installations.
• Engaging with the end users and represent the company in a professional and positive manner.
• Providing input on product development needs and opportunities to the Sales Manager, Executive Director and OEM.
• Assisting the sales team in promoting and sale of upgrades and parallel projects on site.
• Identifying and implementing improvements that enhance customers interactions.
• Traveling in and around Sub Saharan Africa, including surrounding countries and international travel.

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 25/04/2025

Ontec has a diverse team made up of innovative and competent individuals. The company not only drives performance for employees to excel on a professional and personal level but rewards this performance. People here are satisfied, challenged, and happy, which makes it a perfect working environment.

Responsible for performing a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor in the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of water systems & wastewater collection systems, including water production and distribution systems, metering, pressure regulators, and customer service response.

• Provides lead direction, training, and work review to staff; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows up to ensure completion of assigned work.
• Reads blueprints at an intermediate level, analyzes project plans to determine construction requirements, and assigns duties accordingly.
• Operates water systems and performs maintenance tasks; cleans, maintains, and repairs main line sewers, manholes, and laterals; locates, repairs, and maintains water and sewer line breaks and leaks; repairs and installs various water and wastewater appurtenances.
• Performs utility line location marking, activates and terminates water meters, and assists with customer service requests.
• Performs meter testing and fire hydrant flushing.
• Conducts operational and safety checks of equipment before use.
• Excavates and backfills trenches using hand and power tools; repairs, installs, and maintains water lines, meters, and related facilities; cuts pipes, installs tapping valves, lays pipe, and installs valves, meters, and fire hydrants.
• Observes safe work methods, uses safety equipment, secures work sites from traffic hazards, and attends safety meetings. Checks job sites for potential hazards, including confined space concerns.
• Responds as a Shift Operator, depending on certifications achieved and duties assigned.
• Maintains and services a variety of test equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Installs, adjusts, and troubleshoots pressure regulating valves, meters, and chemical pumps (if applicable).
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas with heavy public use.
• Responds to emergency call-outs and performs standby duties as required.
• Prepares and maintains records of work performed and materials used.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s service by offering suggestions and participating as an active team member.

• Relevant technical tertiary qualification.
• 2-5 years of experience in water/wastewater collection systems operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Relevant certification and licenses as required by the South African water industry authorities.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in maintaining and repairing water and wastewater infrastructure systems.
• Understanding of safe work methods and safety regulations.
• Proficiency with computer software including SCADA and GIS mapping.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, both in person and over the phone.

Applicants from Cape Town, Western Cape only will be considered.

• Conduct advanced research in water chemistry with a focus on agricultural and environmental applications.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for water quality assessment.
• Lead and contribute to national and international research projects.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Supervise postgraduate students and mentor junior researchers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including government departments, industry partners, and academic institutions.

• Apply water quality expertise to irrigation systems, including the assessment of water suitability for agricultural use and the impact of irrigation practices on soil and crop health

• PhD in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Water Science, Water Resource Management or related field with a strong focus on water chemistry, biogeochemistry, freshwater and aquatic science.

• Proven experience in research, scientific inquiry and investigation, analysis and data management, modelling.
• Scientific publication and knowledge dissemination record.
• Experience in analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP-MS, GC-MS, HPLC).
• Knowledge of water quality standards, regulations, and monitoring frameworks.
• Record of research collaboration and partnerships.
• Proven ability to function successfully in cross-cutting disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proven track record of mentoring, supervising and training students.
• Experience with field work and acquiring samples.
• Experience in irrigation-related research or water quality monitoring for agricultural applications.
• Valid code B & EB Driver's licence and driving experience.

Enquiries: Dr AT Grundling, Tel:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 SEPTEMBER 2025

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance (as well as competency and leadership assessments).

Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver's license must be attached on the form.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.

Schauenburg Systems is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities. We encourage EE candidates and individuals with disabilities to submit their applications.

Providing comprehensive technical services for the efficient and safe operation of electronic technology for health, safety and productivity in the mining sector.

• Installation, repairing, certification and technical support of electronic products and systems to the highest technical and safety standards on the specified mine/s.
• Set up and tests units to meet specified requirements.
• Quality checks all work as per company quality policy.
• Troubleshoot problems to determine root cause of issue and recommend a corrective action or escalate problem to senior level.
• Maintenance of the electronic equipment and software, to ensure it is according to company standards and client scope of work.
• Reporting and recording further maintenance requirements.
• Assist with new Projects.
• Operates hand tools and small power tools and understand their use and function.
• Housekeeping
• Any other reasonable duties given to you by your direct supervisor / Manager.

• Liaise with other technical employees, and customers on the site to support in ensuring quality and safety of work and that contractual obligations are met.
• Keep supervisor updated of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect the customer or our company.
• Feedback on a regular basis to Technical coordinator and Supervisor.
• Provides support to the Senior Technician and Supervisor on assignments and works in other departments and/or miscellaneous assignments as instructed.
• Developing of customer relations.
• Completion of required documentation, reports and paperwork for the mine, customers and Technical coordinator / Supervisor.

• Adhere to all customer safety regulations at all times.
• Adhere to specific risk assessment before commencing daily tasks.
• Ensure medical and inductions are valid

• N5 Electrical/Electronics
• 4 years-experience in electronics (hardware and software) and IT (hardware, networks and software).
• Knowledge of company product (Advantage)
• Good computer skills (Microsoft package).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Own Vehicle.

• Organization and Time-management: staying on task, personal organization, managing schedules, multi-tasking and following of rules and regulations.
• Problem solving displays insight and intelligence, innovative thinker, decisiveness, prudent decision making, adaptable and flexible, improving work processes, develops technical knowledge and documentation actions and results.
• Interpersonal competencies: interpersonal savvy, reading others, active listening, clear and open in communication, demonstrates empathy, accommodating to clients, level- headedness, works well with supervisors, comfortable with social situations, honest and trustworthy.
• Influence and Persuasiveness Competencies: Explaining situations clearly, dealing with conflict and displays courage

All applicants who meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply should do so on or before 08 October 2025 at 12:00. Please note our shortlisting period is one-two weeks. If you don't hear anything from us, consider your application unsuccessful.

Overview

As the industry leader in water technology, we’re growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world’s most vital resource.

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks a District Sales Representative to join its industry leading sales team. You’ll be responsible for revenue and profit growth of programs and services in targeted accounts. Using a consultative sales approach, you’ll build relationships with existing customers by executing system assurance programs that meet their key business needs. With strong account leadership, you’ll also convert strategic competitive accounts and sell new technologies to current customers.

What’s in it For You:

• You’ll join a growth company offering a competitive base salary, bonus structure and benefits
• A company vehicle and cell phone
• A long term, advancing career path in service, sales or management
• Access to the industry’s most innovative training programs
• Support from a dedicated technical service team
• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection
• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

What You Will Do:

• Generate and execute sales plans in existing customer base and in assigned competitively-held accounts, to meet profit increase goals. Target sales and grow the business base.
• Work closely with current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives
• Provide technical support to customers; identifying and resolving customer challenges, escalating as required
• Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing at optimal levels
• Actively sell and support Nalco Water innovations and technology in assigned customers to promote long-term business relationships with Nalco Water

Territory/Location Information:

• This position is based in Cape Town.
• Territory covers larger radius of the surrounding area
• Targeted accounts are within the water treatment industries
• Overnight travel required

As a trusted partner, your customers will rely on you for their success. Nalco Water is committed to seeing you succeed and provides innovative training programs to ensure you’re prepared to solve any customer problem.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant industry
• Five years of technical sales or field sales support experience
• Possess a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Relocation sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.)
• Water treatment or specialty chemical industry experience
• Working knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems OR operations, wet end chemistry, pulp mill operations.

About Nalco Water:

In a world with increasing water shortage and contamination challenges, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across the world in the light industry (institutional, food & beverage, transportation and manufacturing), heavy industry (chemical, power and primary metals industries), paper and mining operations to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Water provides the unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance for our customers.

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.

• 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

• 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, PowerPoint 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

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