Water Quality Advisor - Bulk Distribution and Production

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