Plant Manager (Water Treatment)

Plant Manager required for a water treatment company based in Bethal (Mpumalanga)

This position is open to South African citizens only.

Reporting to: Operations Manager (Area)

Role Purpose

Manage and implement operational systems, processes and monitoring activities for the Elders Water Treatment Plant, ensuring efficient performance, client satisfaction and plant availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage production and maintenance teams, as well as contractors and suppliers.

• Ensure compliance with contractual quality and quantity KPIs.

• Maintain strong safety, administration and control procedures.

• Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation.

• Manage project account (P&L) and stock control.

• Monitor, record and report on all plant processes and ongoing projects.

• Ensure effective resource management to meet performance objectives.

• Maintain high client service standards and conduct regular client feedback meetings.

• Compile monthly plant reports and attend client meetings.

• Monitor plant health and intervene proactively to ensure optimal availability.

• Report effectively to the Area Operations Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc Chemical Engineering or BEng (Chemical) – required.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing and operating advanced water treatment plants.

• Experience with softening, ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis – required.

• Strong understanding of water treatment assets and plant health.

• Proven management experience.

• Strong performance track record.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent planning, process troubleshooting and attention to detail.

• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, databases, PowerPoint, email).

• Ethical, responsible, innovative and accountable.

• Strong client communication and relationship management.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.