Plant Manager

Recruiter

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref

PE006693/NM

Date posted

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Location

Worcester, South Africa

SUMMARY

Our client in the Water Solutions industry is seeking a Plant Manager to join their plant / facility management, operations and maintenance in Worcester

POSITION INFO

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Oversee and manage Production & Maintenance teams within the area of responsibility. Manage production & maintenance team utilization and performance / output. Responsible for plant performance and Compliance to contractual quality and quantity KPI's Ensure compliance to PROXA and Client safety standards. Take accountability for Safety Performance in accordance with the MHSA/OSHA legal appointment. Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives, including financial control, HR/IR, procurement and stock management. Continuous improvement and optimization of processes. Implement and maintain Financial Control with Profit & Loss accountability for the plant(s) Monitoring and detail records and reporting on all aspects of the processes, ongoing projects. Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they can meet the performance objectives required of them. Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service. Client feedback meetings and reporting as required. Compile Plant Reports and attend client meetings as required. Monitor plant health and pro-actively intervene to ensure plant availability is optimized. Effective reporting to the Operations Manager of the area Perform plant operational standby duties. EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES Qualifications: B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering (Chemical Engineering Qualification is preferred. Civil and Mechanical will be considered depending on relevant experience) Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in advanced water treatment. Experience in anaerobic digestion, MBR, RO, UF, media filtration will be an advantage. Previous experience in managing staff is required. Relevant management experience Understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets. Proven record of satisfactory prior performance Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point and e-mail Effective communication and Interpersonal skills Skills in planning, attention to detail and process troubleshooting Ethical and responsible behaviour Innovative and accountable