Job Description

WITBANK

This position exists in the Operations and Maintenance Department responsibilities include to ensure a competent team and supporting continuous training and skills development in the operations and maintenance teams in the area.

The position is based at the Emalahleni, Mpumalanga but will include regional responsibilities around Emalahleni.

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Manage, review, update and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the plants.

Develop and manage training matrix.

Give supervisors PTO matrix and planning.

Organize, support, and facilitate appropriate training.

Manage, document, and execute planned training observations (PTO)

Identify gaps in team competence and assist in identifying and organizing training to close the gaps.

Site specific training for new team members.

Develop training programmes for onboarding of new staff.

Develop material for technical training for current and new staff.

Develop training systems to ensure continuous growth and development for the team.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree with appropriate engineering or science major is preferred.

Chemical engineering diploma or equivalent is required.

Three years relevant experience in an engineering environment.

Three years relevant experience in the water treatment industry will be preferred.

Preferably experience working with the following water treatment technologies: Reverse Osmosis (RO), ultra-filtration (UF), softening

Experience in management/ supervision will be an advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technical foundation:

o Theory understanding of water treatment (UF, RO, softening)

Administrative skills

o Maintain systems to ensure compliance.

o Maintain pertinent records.

Strong drive and understanding for systems

Basic computer literacy skills

Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work.

Basic understanding of OHS Act and the application there of.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Solution and improvement focused (initiative and motivation).

Effective time management skills with a sense of urgency.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Ability to multi- task. Working under pressure.

Proactively work within a team with the ability to work unsupervised.

Team player

Teachable

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Medically fit in line with client requirements:

o Treatment plant environment, exposure to noise, vibration, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, solvents, toxic materials, hazardous chemicals within the allowable exposure limits as defined by Department of Labour.

o See in the normal visual range with or without correction to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate equipment.

o Hear the normal audio range with or without correction.

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