Plant Manager, Worcester

Recruiter

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection

Job Ref

EL003311/Janin

Date posted

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

Our client has a vacancy for a Plant Manager, for a permanent role, based in Worcester, Western Cape.

POSITION INFO

Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria: 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 Understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets MS Office proficient Skills in planning, attention to detail and process troubleshooting Innovative and accountable Client management The s uccessful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to: Manage production & maintenance team utilization and performance / output Responsible for plant performance and Compliance to contractual quality and quantity KPI's Ensure compliance to Company 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 Sal ary: Market related To apply email detailed CV, and all supporting documentation through to If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful