Operations Manager
Location: Port Elizabeth
Salary: Market related
Lead the Future of Water Treatment Excellence in the Eastern Cape
Is this you?
You’re an experienced engineering leader with a strong command of water treatment technologies, driven by results and process optimisation. Your natural leadership style inspires production and maintenance teams to operate at their best. You’re analytical, structured and confident in client-facing engagements, always delivering service that exceeds expectations. You bring ethical leadership, strategic thinking and a strong sense of accountability to every operation under your watch.
What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll take full ownership of managing operations across multiple water treatment facilities in the Port Elizabeth region. Reporting to the Operations Director, you’ll oversee production and maintenance teams, ensuring performance meets stringent KPIs and client specifications. You’ll lead process optimisation, cost control, safety compliance, and plant health monitoring. Your role will involve regular client engagement, reporting, and the implementation of best-in-class operational practices driving continuous improvement, quality output, and client satisfaction.
Where you’ll be doing it
You’ll be joining a leading water treatment solutions provider known for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and engineering excellence. Our client partners with both public and private entities to deliver tailored, high-quality water and wastewater treatment solutions. The company prides itself on a collaborative and performance-driven culture, offering support for career development and employee wellbeing.
What you’ll need
You’ll need a B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering (Civil or Mechanical qualifications will be considered with relevant experience). A minimum of 5 years’ experience in advanced water treatment is required, ideally with exposure to technologies such as RO, UF, precipitation, and clarification. Previous experience in staff and plant management is essential. Strong administrative, reporting, and computer skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal, client-facing and troubleshooting abilities, will round out your toolkit for success.
What you’ll get
This is your chance to make a significant impact while growing your career with a leader in the water treatment industry. Alongside a market-related salary, you’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge operations, leadership responsibilities, and the opportunity to influence environmental sustainability through your work.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Lindo on (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to l.modisane@thetalentexperts.co.za
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