Plant Process Coordinator

SUMMARY:

Job Title: Plant Process Coordinator 
Location: Helderberg / Cape Town, Western Cape
Industry: Water & Wastewater Treatment
Type: Full-Time       / Environment: Operational & Plant-Based

About the Role
Our client, a leading specialist in water and wastewater management solutions, is seeking a qualified Plant Process Coordinator to oversee operations at a major wastewater treatment facility in the Helderberg region. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for providing technical supervision, continuous troubleshooting, and process optimization across liquid and solids handling units to ensure strict contractual compliance, operational efficiency, and adherence to environmental standards.

POSITION INFO:
What you’ll be doing

Primary Function – Process Supervision & Operations Optimization

• Supervise unit processes across liquid and solids handling systems to ensure continuous, cost-effective performance aligned with contractual standards.
• Conduct daily inspections of unit processes and equipment, coordinating with the Plant Manager on operational sequences and adjustments.
• Monitor laboratory wastewater analyses (COD, ammonia, solids, etc.) and implement corrective process changes to maximize plant performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and loss-minimization initiatives through chemical dosing adjustments and process optimization.

• Analyze process trends, SCADA data, and numerical readings from flow meters and level sensors to detect anomalies timeously.
• Maintain plant operations within ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001), Green Drop requirements, and the OHS Act.
• Provide structured on-the-job training and mentorship to operations team members.

• Maintain accurate operational registers, incident logs, and maintenance tracking records.
• Compile detailed monthly and ad-hoc operational performance reports for Plant Management using statistical and qualitative data.

• Degree or National Diploma in Chemical Engineering
• Professional Registration: Must be registered with DWS as a Class V Process Controller (non-negotiable).
• Minimum 6 years’ operating experience in wastewater treatment and Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven expertise in wastewater chemistry, complex integrated SCADA systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and root-cause troubleshooting.
• Valid Code B/EB driver’s license & Own Vehicle. 
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Clear criminal record required.
• Must be medically fit and able to successfully pass the required site medical assessment.

• Salary: R35,000 – R40,000 CTC per month (based on experience and qualification).
• Impact: Operational leadership over critical regional wastewater infrastructure utilizing advanced membrane technology.
• Environment: A safety-driven, professional engineering environment operating to strict ISO and Green Drop standards.

• This role is 100% plant-based in the Helderberg area of Cape Town.
• You will report directly to the Plant Manager.
• Success in this position requires a strong analytical mindset, decisive situational problem-solving skills, and a commitment to high operational compliance standards.
• Clear criminal record required.
• Must be medically fit and able to successfully pass the required site medical assessment.