Cape Town City Centre: Plant Manager – Waste Water (FSM) – Cape Town

Key Responsibilities – Manage and oversee all daily plant operations, maintenance activities, and staff scheduling, ensuring smooth shift transitions and handovers. – Implement effective administrative, control, and reporting systems to meet operational performance targets. – Optimise financial and material resources by managing budgets and applying cost-control measures. – Monitor plant performance, including quality control, equipment efficiency, and compliance with environmental and safety standards. – Maintain accurate, up-to-date operational and maintenance records, ensuring full traceability and accountability. – Compile and submit detailed monthly plant progress and performance reports. – Ensure consistent client communication, professional service delivery, and adherence to contractual requirements. – Drive continual improvement in plant performance and efficiency through strategic planning and data-driven decision-making. – Manage and maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 18001 systems, ensuring procedures and training align with compliance standards. – Lead, motivate, and develop plant staff to achieve operational objectives and maintain a culture of performance excellence. – Conduct client meetings, performance reviews, and audits to ensure compliance with all operational and environmental obligations. Role Requirements Qualifications – Technical Diploma or equivalent qualification in Water Treatment, Civil, Mechanical, or Process Engineering. – DWS Class V Process Controller certification. Experience – Minimum of 5 years proven experience in the operation, maintenance, and management of a Class B or higher wastewater treatment works. – Strong background in water and wastewater treatment processes. – Demonstrated experience in staff management, client liaison, and performance monitoring. Skills & Competencies – Strong leadership and team management capabilities. – Goal-oriented with a strong focus on client service excellence. – Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. – Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. – High level of computer literacy (MS Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, and data management systems). – Financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets. – Strict adherence to business ethics, compliance, and health and safety standards. Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.