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