Job Ref #: OW-OPS-PC-1225
Industry: Water Purifications &/or Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 2

Job Description

Overberg Water is a Water Board established in terms of section 28 of Water Services Act, (No 108 of 1997) and is classified as Government Business Enterprise as per Schedule 3B of the Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) as amended.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, Identity Document. Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number. No late applications will be accepted. Overberg Water Board reserves the right not to fill the position. Interested candidates can forward an application with all the necessary documentation in one file to https://overbergwater.mcidirecthire.com/External/Job?Ref=  17h00 on Monday, 29th December 2025.

If you have not heard from us within thirty (30) days of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.  Overberg Water is committed to Employment Equity and persons from the designated groups will receive preference.

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or Matric and/or relevant training
• Process Controller Class IV certification from DWS
• Unendorsed code B driver's license
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of SANS 241 code
• Willingness to work shifts/standby and physical fits, weekend, holidays
• Minimum of Five (5) years relevant experience in water treatment works

DUTIES:

• Operating water purification plant
• Operating of pumps through telemetric system
• Manage reservoirs and pumpstations
• Management and operating of filters
• Take water samples and analyses using laboratory instruments (physical and chemical)
• Calculation, preparation and loading chemicals
• Analysis of samples for bacteriological specimens
• Monitoring of river level and dams
• Maintaining and cleaning of laboratory and pump stations and dosing areas
• Drain and cleaning sedimentation tanks
• Calculation, interpretation, and optimization of the plant by determining flocculation dosing volumes
• Interpret and calculation of chemical analysis such as alkalinity, lime and total hardness
• Water stabilization through CO2 and CA(OH)2
• Disinfection with chlorine
• Calculation and interpretation of pH
• Analysis of water samples
• To meet specifications and ensure efficient service delivery
• Calibration of instruments
• Monitoring of pump stations and reservoirs.
• Ensure adherence to safety measures in the work environment

COMPETENCIES:

Problem solving skills, Excellent communication skills, Organisational and Conflict resolution skills, Collaboration and team player, Willingness to learn across all functions.