Plant Manager

Reference: JN -072026-87087_1783345346

Title: Plant Manager - Advanced Water Treatment

Location: Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa

Role Overview

An established engineering and water treatment organisation is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to take responsibility for the overall management, operation, and maintenance of a large industrial water treatment facility. The successful candidate will ensure safe, efficient plant performance while delivering production targets, contractual KPIs, and customer service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Production and Maintenance teams.
  • Drive operational performance and optimise plant availability.
  • Ensure contractual production, quality, and performance KPIs are consistently achieved.
  • Maintain compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and legal requirements.
  • Take accountability for site safety performance and statutory appointments where applicable.
  • Manage financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, procurement, inventory, and profit & loss responsibility.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation.
  • Monitor plant performance, identify operational risks, and implement corrective actions.
  • Prepare operational reports and performance analyses for management and clients.
  • Manage workforce planning, performance, and resource allocation.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular reporting and review meetings.
  • Participate in operational standby duties as required.

Requirements

  • Degree or Diploma in Chemical Engineering (preferred). Candidates with Mechanical or Civil Engineering qualifications will be considered where supported by relevant water treatment experience.
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience operating or managing advanced water treatment facilities.
  • Experience with technologies such as: Anaerobic Digestion; Membrane Bioreactors (MBR); Reverse Osmosis (RO); Ultrafiltration (UF); Media Filtration
  • Previous people management experience.
  • Demonstrated experience managing industrial plant operations and maintenance.
  • Strong understanding of water treatment assets and plant reliability.
  • Financial management and budget control experience.
  • Strong planning, problem-solving, and process troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • A proactive, accountable, and safety-focused leadership style.
COMPETITIVE SALARY

Worcester

Full Time

Added 06/07/2026
Reference: JN -072026-87087_1783345346

Plant Manager

Worcester
Full Time

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