Water Quality Advisor - Bulk Distribution and Production

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/04

Reference Number RAN261021-3

Job Title Water Quality Advisor - Bulk Distribution and Production

Portfolio Bulk Water Services - Operations

Job Type Classification Full Time

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Town / City Glenvista

Location - Site Rietvlei

Job Advert Summary The incumbent will be responsible for implementing and maintaining water quality assurance services and activities across the entire drinking water supply chain, from catchment to tap.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF 7 Tertiary qualification in Science or Engineering - Relevant fields of study include Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology), Chemical Engineering, Water Care or Water Utilisation

• Minimum four years of relevant working experience in the water

• Valid driver’s license

• Registration with a recognised professional body – Candidate Natural Scientist / Engineering (eg: SACNASP; ESCA; SAICE)

• NQF Level 8 postgraduate Science or Engineering qualification - Relevant fields of study include Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology), Chemical Engineering, Water Care or Water Utilisation** (Advantageous)**

Primary Duties

• Participate in the auditing, optimisation and implementation of an integrated water quality management system for the entire water supply chain (catchment, production, bulk and retail distribution), incorporating and applying the principles of international water safety planning. These aspects will include, but are not limited to:

• Water quality guidelines and standards;

• Water quality monitoring programmes;

• Water quality risk registers; and

• Water quality management procedures and incident protocols.

• Identify legal requirements and plan compliance measures, taking cognisance of the Water Services Act and related regulations, the National Water Act, SANS 241, Blue Drop requirements, the National Water Resource Strategy and other applicable frameworks.

Knowledge Understanding of: •The drinking water supply chain •Water treatment processes •The water industry •Water legislation and regulations •Water safety planning principles •Risk management across the entire drinking water supply chain Water quality management principles, procedures and incident management protocols •Blue Drop and IRIS requirements and •ISO 9001 and ISO 22000

Skills •Technical report writing skills •Effective written and verbal communication skills •Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) •Ability to educate others on water quality assurance requirements •Project management skills •Problem investigation and problem-solving skills

Attitude •Ability to interact with different groups of people •Self-driven and internally motivated •Good interpersonal skills •Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team •Attention to detail •Customer-service orientation •Willingness to undertake fieldwork •Willingness to work outside normal office hours and remotely, when required

Policy

In making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

OR

In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to Females and/or People with Disability to give effect to Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Rand Water reserves the right not to make appointments to any of the advertised positions at any stage

The potential appointment to this position shall be subject to serving a MAXIMUM probation period of up to 12 months, based on a FLEXIBLE monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water