POST 08/333 : PROCESS CONTROLLER: WATER TREATMENT PLANT REF NO: 2026/90
SALARY : R193 359 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Matric/Grade 12 (or NTC III); plus. Operators Certificate. Water Treatment Practice N3; or Wastewater Treatment Practice N3; or the Core Unit Standard from the appropriate NQF 4 Qualification; or NTC III in Water Treatment Practice; OR NTC III in Wastewater Treatment Practice; or Appropriate NQF 4 Qualification. No experience required. Classification as Process Controller by Department of Water Affairs. A valid driver’s license and willingness to work shifts.

DUTIES : Screen and strain incoming raw wastewater; Monitor and record raw wastewater inflow rate. Regularly rake the coarse solids from screens. Remove grit from chambers. Dispose the screenings and grit. Skim off scum from the surface of the tanks. Pump the wastewater for further processing. Operate effluent and bio solids treatment process; Operate and control panels, motors, pumps and valves to regulate flow of raw wastewater into and from treatment plant. Operate pumps, engines, and generators to process wastewater through primary, secondary and tertiary treatment stages. Observes variations in operating conditions and interpret meter, gauge readings and tests results to
determine load requirements. Discharge the sludge to the drying beds. Dispose of dry sludge from the drying bed. Log all daily operations and records meter and gauge readings. Disinfect the wastewater; Take sample of raw water and inflow rate. Analyze the sample to assess chemical dosing requirements. Calculate dosing rates for the inflow rate and adjust dosing apparatus accordingly. Check chlorine content of water and the bacteriological status at regular intervals. Pumps purified water into water mains for supply to consumers. Record daily meter readings and basic lab test results. Monitor the clear water sump or reservoir. Undertake routine maintenance check of the plant; Conduct regular plant inspections. Observe plant control panels and all float switches that control pump performance. Note and report on malfunctioning and defects of facilities. Perform minor preventative and corrective maintenance. Record and report on all work activities at treatment plant. Report all environmental or operational incidents and hazards. Apply sound House-keeping by cleaning work area, tools and equipment. Safekeeping of material, solutions and equipment.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. S Kutu Tel No: (012) 310 5993
APPLICATIONS : The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001 or 251 Nana Sita AVN Building, Cnr Thabo Sehume and Nana Sita Street Pretoria. Or email to RecruitPTA26-07@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M. Masubelele

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2026 at 16H00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.