ELIGIBILITY

All Suitable Candidates

CLOSING DATE

23.06.2025

REFERENCE NUMBER

WS 116\25

SALARY

R211 435 to R233 834

DEPARTMENT

Bulk Services

DIRECTORATE

WATER AND SANITATION Assistant Process Controller 2 & 3

Requirements

• Grade 12 preferably with Mathematics and Physical Science as

a passed subjects, or

• Relevant post matric qualification preferably a NTC 3 in Water

Treatment or Waste Water Treatment, or

• A trade related qualification: operators certificate/wastewater

and water treatment practice (N3), or

• Assistant Process Controller 2: eligibility for DWS classification I
• Assistant Process Controller 2: 1-2 years’ relevant experience on

a Water Treatment Plant/Reservoir or Wastewater.

• Assistant Process Controller 3: eligibility for DWS classification II
• Assistant process Controller 3: 2 year’s relevant experience on a

Water Treatment Plant/Reservoir or Wastewater.

• A valid code B driver’s license would be preferable.
• The ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Willingness to perform shift duties on a roster basis, work

overtime when required during emergencies and work in

all weather conditions

Key Performance Areas

• Conduct visual inspection
• Check and record readings
• Perform chlorine residual and other tests and analysis
• Collect water samples
• Use handheld tools to operate large pumps and blowers,etc.
• Dose and mix chemicals
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties
• Report deviations, incidents and security breaches to the

Supervisor

• Operate the switchboard and radio communications
• Monitor and carry out chlorine drum changes to ensure

chlorine supply

• Control valves and sluice gate dam levels
• Be involved with the safety programme and planned

Shutdowns

• Manually clean slow sand filters
• To be trained and certified competent in Handling of

Hazardous Chemicals.