Bethal: Plant Manager (Water Treatment) posted by Profile Personnel

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to join our team at Profile Personnel, based in Bethal, Mpumalanga. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for managing and implementing 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 optimization.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

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

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