SENIOR PROCESS CONTROLLER

Overberg Water Board

2026/01/23   Western Cape

Job Ref #: OW-OPSMO-0226
Industry: Water Purifications &/or Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
POST OW-OPSMO-0226: SENIOR PROCESS CONTROLLER DURATION: PERMANENT SALARY: R534 972.00 (Total cost to company) CENTRE: OVERBERG WATER BOARD, RUENSVELD-EAST (WESTERN CAPE). 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
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 of the necessary documentation in one file to https://overbergwater.mcidirecthire.com/External/Job?Ref= 17h00 on Friday, 13 February 2026.

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 NQF4
  • 7 years post qualification plant experience including the supervision of Class B water works.
  • Process Controller Class V certification for potable water from DWS.
  • Driver’s license.
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft excel, Word, Presentation, Outlook).
  • Willingness to work standby and overtime.

DUTIES:

  • Daily supervision of all aspects with functioning of purification works
  • Supervision over process controllers and general workers at the scheme,
  • Monitoring of continuous water demand, interpreting and analyzing of the water qualities
  • Monitoring of reservoir levels.
  • Ability to follow the statutory requirements to promote the health of consumers, customers and employees.
  • Initiate and maintain communications with customers and stakeholders
  • Supervise the security of Assets and the scheme.
  • Ensure fully functional pumps and valves at the plant.
  • Monitor and order chemicals.
  • Compile weekly and monthly reports,
  • Manage and supervise staff to achieve maximum productivity
  • Manage cost center budgets.
  • Report to the System Area Manager.
  • Problem solving skills, Excellent communication skills,