PROCESS CONTROLLER CLASS II

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

VACANCIES

NOTICE NO: 140/2023

Kouga Municipality, an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, encourages applicants from the designated groups to apply for the following vacancy:

PROCESS CONTROLLER CLASS II

REQUIREMENTS:

• Process Controller Class II with relevant NQF Level 4 qualification and a Plant operator certificate;
• Minimum of 2-years relevant experience;
• Proven technical/ analytical ability in a water/ waste water plant;
• Office application abilities;
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision;
• Ability to operate necessary water plant equipment. Good communication skills;
• Attention to detail and report writing;
• Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:                   Overtime work could become necessary during peak periods.

SALARY:                                           R126 842.18 – R163 816.48 Per Annum                           

TASK:                                              5                                      

DUTIES:

• Monitoring of Sampling and analyses of Waste Water samples, Chemical and Bacteriological and ensure that deviation are addressed accordingly;
• Adjusting mechanical control settings to regulate chemical levels to enable destruction of bacteria and/ or activating/ deactivating pumps to commence/ stop the movement of treated/ untreated water or wastewater;
• Performing first line maintenance of pumps and machinery (i.e. greasing, cleaning of non-return valves, minor maintenance works, etc.)
• Performing first line maintenance of pumps and machinery (i.e. greasing, cleaning of non-return valves, minor maintenance works, etc;
• Opening/ closing valves to specific limits to control levels and regulate flow from/to storage units.
• Performing first line maintenance of pumps and machinery (i.e. greasing, cleaning of non-return valves, minor maintenance works, etc.;
• Communicating with the immediate superior, transmitting information on plant condition, performance and outcomes and/ or executing specific instructions to address deviations or disruption to process;
• Attending to the safekeeping of hand tools and/ or apparatus used in the process, applying laid down instructions and guidelines to avoid theft or loss;
• Recording and logging of meter readings of the reservoir raw and final water;
• Logging specific activities/ outcomes associated with operating process in registers, indicating time, incident or occurrence and action, and forwarding updated records for verification and approval;
• Preparing of monthly reports and submitting to the immediate superior.
• Plant housekeeping and waste disposal

PROCESS CONTROLLERS CLASS III

REQUIREMENTS:

• Process controller class II with relevant NQF Level 5 qualification and a Plant operator certificate:
• Class IV process controller certificate would be advantageous;
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience;
• Proven technical/ analytical ability in a water/ wastewater plant;
• Office Applications ability
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision;
• Ability to operate necessary water plant equipment. Good communication skills;
• Good supervisory skills and a supervisors certificate;
• Attention to detail;
• Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:                   Overtime work could become necessary during peak periods.

SALARY:                                           R148 990.77 – R193 412.53 Per Annum                           

TASK:                                              6                                      

DUTIES:

• Monitoring of Sampling and analyses of Water samples, Chemical and Bacteriological and ensure that deviations are addressed accordingly;
• Opening/ closing valves to specific limits to control levels and regulate flow from/to storage units;
• Conducting tests of samples using specific apparatus and equipment, referring to specifications to determine deviation, reporting outcomes and proceeding with corrective measures;
• Adjusting mechanical control settings to regulate chemical levels to enable destruction of bacteria and/ or activating/ deactivating pumps to commence/ stop the movement of treated/ untreated water;
• Attending to the first line maintenance of pumps and machinery (i.e. greasing, cleaning of non-return valves, minor maintenance works, etc.)
• Communicating with the immediate superior, transmitting information on plant condition, performance and outcomes and/ or executing specific instructions to address deviations or disruption to process;
• Logging specific activities/ outcomes associated with process in registers, indicating time, incident or occurrence and action, and forwarding updated records for verification and approval;
• Monitoring and requisition of chemicals &other consumables required on purification plant;
• Processing and monitoring by visual inspection and data analysis and correct deviation of flocculation channels, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, distribution and telemetry systems;
• Verifying that water quality standards meets SANS 241;
• Checking, monitoring and reporting all infrastructural malfunctioning i.e, mechanical, electrical and Civil;
• Attending to the safekeeping of hand tools and/ or apparatus used in the process, applying laid down instructions and guidelines to avoid theft or loss;
• Attending to deviations in performance or disciplinary/ conflict issues and counselling personnel to correct/ adjust behaviour prior to applying laid down disciplinary procedures;
• Providing guidelines and specific instructions to personnel with respect to the preparation of operations/ process controlling;
• Recording and logging of meter readings of the reservoir raw and final water;
• Logging specific activities/ outcomes associated with operating process in registers, indicating time, incident or occurrence and action, and forwarding updated records for verification and approval;
• Preparing of monthly reports and submitting to the Foreman;
• Reporting any problems to the immediate Supervisor accurately and timeously and record in daily diary;
• Communicating with the immediate superior, transmitting information on plant condition, performance and outcomes and/ or executing specific instructions to address deviations or disruption to process;

BENEFITS:                                         As per standard conditions of service.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Wednesday, 12 July 2023 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Mr. L Desha: 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Canvassing of councillors.
2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

MR. C DU PLESSIS                                                                                P. O. BOX 21                                        

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                        JEFFREYS BAY

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