| Closing Date | 2026/08/20 |
| Reference Number | RAN260806-1 |
| Job Title | Process Quality Manager (2 Year Performance Based Fixed Term Contract Appointment) |
| Portfolio | Rand Water Services |
| Job Type Classification | Contract |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Town / City | Glenvista |
| Location – Site | Rietvlei |
| Job Advert Summary | To manage water quality in line with SANS 0241 standards and investigate possible causes of non-compliance from either operational or process problems throughout source, production, and distribution and municipalities. Ensure optimisation of process units. Implement and manage projects. Interact with customers on quality and process issues from a Rand Water perspective. Be involved in projects outside of Rand Water / Rand Water Services. |
| Minimum Requirements | Minimum EducationMatric + BTech in Water Science & Technology, Chemistry or equivalent.Desired EducationHonours/Postgraduate qualification in Water Science & Technology, Chemistry or equivalent.Minimum Experience5 years’ experience in water and/or wastewater treatment operations with a strong process focus.1–2 years’ proven management experience in a technical/operational environment.Desired Experience5–10 years’ experience in water and/or wastewater treatment operations with a strong process focus.3–5 years’ proven management experience in a technical/operational environment. |
| Primary Duties | Define and implement the water process and compliance strategy aligned to organisational and regulatory requirements.Oversee water quality monitoring programmes across treatment plants and distribution networks.Lead regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.Advise executive leadership on risk, compliance status, and process performance.Provide technical leadership on water and wastewater treatment processes.Review and approve process designs, upgrades, and rehabilitation projects.Provide technical support to municipalities on process optimisation, compliance improvement, and operational challenges.Lead intervention programmes for underperforming plants or systems.Coordinate with stakeholders including DWS, Water Boards, Local Municipalities, etc.Provide technical input into capital projects, refurbishments and upgrades, and asset management planning.Establish and track KPIs such as compliance rates, process efficiency and water losses linked to quality.Lead multidisciplinary teams such as process engineers, scientists, technicians and operators.Set performance targets and drive accountability.Ensure process and compliance requirements are embedded in design and procurement specifications.Drive optimisation initiatives to improve process efficiency, chemical usage, energy consumption and treated water quality.Participate in investigative projects and method development.Ensure skills transfer to personnel.Manage and assist operations personnel with ad hoc and routine duties.Observe safe work practices and adhere to Rand Water SHERQ standards.Manage and control section budgets and water quality cost projections on various projects.Liaise with Rand Water Management on process-related issues and organisational objectives.Mentor, empower and upskill new employees and develop supervisors.Monitor, measure and report on water quality-related issues continuously.Initiate opportunities and keep abreast of new developments in the water treatment industry.Manage and control operational expenditure as well as chemical expenditure within agreed budgets.Ensure activities meet and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and ISO standards.Provide advisory and consulting services to Operations regarding operational changes and process capability of water quality infrastructure.Ensure that the correct chemical dosing rates are prescribed and implemented.Conduct risk assessments by identifying water quality risks that may adversely affect the drinking water supply chain.Ensure control measures are in place and meet requirements to mitigate identified risks. |
| Knowledge | Water quality SANS 241 requirements and water treatment exposure.Analytical instrumentation pertaining to the water and wastewater industry.Knowledge of automated plants, water and wastewater treatment plants, online quality instrumentation and SCADA exposure.Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).ISO 17025 |
| Skills | Ability to interpret laboratory results, online data, hydraulic profiles and process trends.Financial management skills.Decision-making skills.Customer service orientation.Knowledge of Blue Drop, Green Drop and No Drop requirements.Practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to spend time on site.Strong communication skills to interface with operators, management, contractors and regulators.Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams during investigations and projects.Project management skills. |
| Attitude | Attention to detail.Accuracy.Conflict management.Customer service orientation and commitment to service excellence.Deadline orientated.Performance driven.Professionalism |
