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Water Treatment Plant Technician

Jbedeker

Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Keep water safe compliant and flowing our plant runs on your checks tweaks and fast fixes.

The Water Treatment Plant Technician operates monitors maintains and optimises water treatment systems to ensure consistent production and distribution of safe compliant high-quality water.
This includes routine inspections water quality testing preventative maintenance fault-finding and operational adjustments in line with legislation safety requirements and water quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operate and monitor plant equipment and treatment processes (filtration disinfection chemical dosing pumping).
Monitor telemetry flow rates pressures reservoir levels and overall treatment performance; respond to alarms and deviations.
Collect samples (boreholes plants reservoirs distribution networks) and perform routine tests (pH conductivity turbidity chlorine residual temperature etc.).
Record and report results accurately; support lab coordination and regulatory reporting; ensure compliance with SANS 241.
Perform preventative maintenance on pumps motors valves dosing systems filters; troubleshoot and coordinate contractors when needed.
Follow OHS requirements safe work procedures and PPE; handle treatment chemicals safely; participate in safety inspections and risk assessments.
Complete operational logs and performance reports; report incidents failures and non-conformances.

Requirements

Grade 12 (Matric)
Code 8 drivers licence.
Minimum 23 years relevant experience (water/wastewater/utility operations); potable water treatment preferred.
Knowledge of treatment processes SANS 241 basic electrical/mechanical troubleshooting telemetry/monitoring.
Computer literacy (Word Excel reporting systems).
Detail-focused
Safety-first approach
Calm under pressure
Good communication/reporting
Able to work independently and in a team
Standby/overtime/weekends/public holidays will be required from time to time
Able to work outdoors and handle equipment/chemical containers safely.

Salaries are negotiable and based on each individuals skills qualifications and experience in line with market standards. (We will discuss your salary expectations upfront to avoid wasting time on a process that wont produce the desired outcome).

NOTE: We ONLY accept online applications. We do not consider direct applications via Whatsapp or email.

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