Process Controller - Fixed Term Contract - Cape Town (72916)

In brief

**Overview** Ntice Sourcing Solutions, a recruitment company, is assisting an engineering company based in Cape Town, operating in the water & wastewater industry, in recruiting Process Controllers. These are fixed-term contract positions, either 6-month or 12-month depending on the specific project. The roles are based in the Western Cape, primarily within the City of Cape Town and Stellenbosch Municipal areas. The primary responsibility of a Process Controller is to operate, monitor, and control treatment processes at water and/or wastewater treatment facilities. **What you will do** * Operate and monitor treatment plant processes in accordance with operating procedures and process control philosophy. * Conduct routine sampling, testing, and analysis, adjusting process/dosing parameters accordingly. * Monitor plant performance, identifying and reporting process deviations or equipment faults timeously. * Maintain accurate operational, sampling, and process control records and logs. * Provide guidance and support to junior/trainee process controllers, where applicable to the class. * Execute routine process checks and prepare shift/process control reports. * Assist with commissioning, process optimisation, and troubleshooting of treatment processes as required. * Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, completing registers and checklists as specified. * Maintain housekeeping standards. * Report to the Plant Manager/Supervisor on the status of work completed. * Comply with company policy & procedures. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Registered as a Process Controller (Class I - V) with the Department of Water and Sanitation. * Hands-on wastewater treatment experience appropriate to the class applied for. * Practical experience in wastewater treatment plant operations (e.g., inlet works, biological/activated sludge processes, clarification, filtration, disinfection, and sludge handling) relevant to the class and plant type. * Sound understanding of process monitoring, sampling, dosing, and basic process troubleshooting. * Ability to work independently, follow standard operating procedures, and, at higher classes, supervise and guide junior process controllers. * Ability to work shifts and stand-by/on-call duties, and handle physically demanding tasks in wastewater treatment environments. * Minimum education: Grade 12 / NQF 4 (Matric) or equivalent. * Valid Process Controller Certificate of Competency (Class I - V) issued or recognised by the Department of Water and Sanitation, at the class applied for. * A relevant qualification of NQF 6 or higher will be advantageous. * Certified copies of qualifications (including Class Certificate) must be submitted as part of the application. * Knowledge of Wastewater Treatment Processes and Unit Operations. * Knowledge of Process Control, Monitoring and Sampling Procedures. * Knowledge of Relevant Water Quality Standards and Regulatory Compliance Requirements. * Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant Water Services legislation. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess: * Accountability & Dependability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. * Adaptability & Flexibility: Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities. * Creative & Innovative Thinking: Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges. * Speaking: Conveys ideas and facts orally using language the audience will best understand. * Ability to adapt into a culturally diverse work environment. * Honesty, integrity, and passion for work. * An individual capable of working independently and, for higher classes, supervising and guiding junior process controllers. * Someone prepared for shift work, stand-by/on-call duties, and physically demanding tasks in wastewater treatment environments. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/process-controller-fixed-term-contract-cape-town-72916-ntice-sourcing-solutions Source: myjobmag

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