| Closing Date | 2025/07/24 |
| Reference Number | RAN250711-3 |
| Job Title | BULK SANITATION TECHNOLOGIST |
| Portfolio | Bulk Water Services – Operations |
| Job Type Classification | Permanent |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Town / City | Glenvista |
| Location – Site | Rietvlei |
| Job Advert Summary | To manage and ensure that wastewater treatment works infrastructure components, processes, sewage pump stations and bulk sewer mains are investigated and critically evaluated in respect of its design, operation, effectiveness and efficiency. Furthermore, appropriate solutions / options must be explored, developed, evaluated, designed and implemented. |
| Minimum Requirements | A 4 years’ Degree in Water Utilisation/Water Care or similar suitable qualificationAt least 4 years’ experience in Wastewater management, with specific reference to the design and evaluation of a wide range of wastewater process technologies.At least 2 years managerial experienceComputer literate and proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint.Proficient in using simulation and analysis models (sewage pump stations analysis and wastewater process simulation programs).In possession of a valid driver’s licence |
| Primary Duties | To define and obtain the required information in order to assess wastewater infrastructure, components and processes.To meet specific project criteria related to the assessment, analysis and evaluation of wastewater infrastructure and wastewater processes.To develop or implement appropriate wastewater infrastructure and wastewater treatment process solutions, process modifications and process optimisation and manage the implementation thereofTo motivate and influence capital expenditure in a regional / national context based on factual informationTo provide a consulting service to clients and work closely with specialist consultants and contractors.To manage and maintain the Bulk Sanitation Knowledge Database.A good knowledge of regulations and acts impacting on wastewater operations.To conduct research and development.To submit full details of work done for billing purposes. |
| Knowledge | Compliance monitoring and standardsDetailed wastewater treatment works investigations and Special investigationsRegional sanitation information systemManage and maintain the Bulk Sanitation Knowledge Develop and implement appropriate bulk sanitation solutionsAdministration |
| Skills | To have a good knowledge of the required standards and status quo in respect of the compliance of wastewater treatment worksTo create an awareness of problems at wastewater treatment facilities, and to assist water service authorities in pinpointing the problem areas and in considering different solutions to the problem.To promote sanitation technologiesTo assess, advise on and influence sanitation on a macro scale to the benefit of the communities and the environment in the Rand Water area of interestIdentifying the critical data requirementsPrioritising and obtaining the required dataMaintaining and updating the databaseGenerating the required outputsAnalysis of environmental dataTo be familiar with the relevant regulations and legal requirementsTo be familiar with the latest technological developmentsTo facilitate and participate in appropriate research and developmentManaging the development of the appropriate solution / feasible optionsManaging / guiding the implementation / commissioning processProviding a consulting service to customersTraining and capacity buildingSelf-managementResource managementTrainingSubmitting information and feedback |
| Attitude | Evaluate / develop standardsLocate all wastewater treatment worksIdentify crucial parametersMonitor, identify and prioritise problemsIdentify and discuss problemsObtain additional technical data, ad hoc sampling, etcEvaluate the informationSubmit proposals in respect of possible solutionsIdentify scope of work in respect of wastewater treatment processesIdentify key issuesDevelop parametersObtain, evaluate and supply dataMonitorAdvise and influence on a macro scalePopulating the database with the most recent available dataThe database to be available for use 95% of the time.Identification of potential projects and business opportunitiesSubmitting the required reports / outputs on timeSubmit monthly reportsTo submit details of the required solutionsMonitoring the outputs to measure successImplementing / guiding corrective measures |
