Superintendent: Wastewater Treatment

About the role

Breede Valley Municipality is recruiting a full-time Superintendent for its Wastewater Treatment function in the Western Cape. The role covers planning, scheduling and monitoring of wastewater projects and maintenance, as well as coordination of related activities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify the Division's strategy for service delivery and implement and monitor short-term plans and objectives for wastewater treatment
• Plan, prioritise and schedule wastewater projects, maintenance and repair work
• Implement procedures, systems and controls for work sequences and coordinate personnel performance, productivity and discipline
• Coordinate activities for monitoring municipal commonage and roads, and maintain the aerodrome
• Perform tasks at pump stations and monitor capital and operating expenditure against the approved budget
• Maintain records and information on wastewater treatment plant operations and follow OHS Act health and safety regulations

Required profile

• Diploma or N3 relevant to water and wastewater treatment
• Class V Process Controller classification
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Valid Code B driver's licence
• Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape

Required skills

• Computer literacy (MS Office applications)
• Management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to handle conflict