Rand Water Process Quality Manager Vacancy 2026
Rand Water
General / Other
Monthly stipend
Not stated
- Opportunity
- Contract
- Minimum education
- Postgraduate (NQF 8+)
- Location
- Gauteng
- SETA
- EWSETA
- Posted
- 08 Aug 2026
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Opportunity Overview
Rand Water, a leading bulk water supplier in South Africa, is offering a challenging opportunity for a Process Quality Manager. This role is a two-year performance-based fixed-term contract.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing water quality in line with SANS 0241 standards, investigating non-compliance issues from operational or process problems, and optimising process units across source, production, distribution, and municipal interfaces. The role involves implementing projects and engaging with customers on quality and process matters.
Minimum Requirements
- Education:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- BTech in Water Science & Technology, Chemistry, or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience:
- 5 years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment operations with a strong process focus.
- 1–2 years of proven management experience in a technical or operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the water process and compliance strategy.
- Oversee water quality monitoring programmes across treatment plants and distribution networks.
- Lead regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
- Advise executive leadership on risk, compliance status, and process performance.
- Provide technical leadership on water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Review and approve process designs, upgrades, and rehabilitation projects.
- Provide technical support to municipalities on process optimisation and compliance.
- Lead intervention programmes for underperforming plants or systems.
- Coordinate with stakeholders including DWS, Water Boards, and Local Municipalities.
- Provide technical input into capital projects, refurbishments, and asset management planning.
- Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as compliance rates and process efficiency.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams, set performance targets, and drive accountability.
- Ensure process and compliance requirements are embedded in design and procurement specifications.
- Drive optimisation initiatives to improve process efficiency, chemical usage, energy consumption, and treated water quality.
- Participate in investigative projects and method development.
- Ensure skills transfer to personnel and assist operations personnel with duties.
- Observe safe work practices and adhere to Rand Water SHERQ standards.
- Manage and control section budgets and water quality cost projections.
- Liaise with Rand Water Management on process-related issues and organisational objectives.
- Mentor, empower, and upskill new employees and develop supervisors.
- Monitor, measure, and report on water quality-related issues continuously.
- Initiate opportunities and stay abreast of new developments in the water treatment industry.
- Manage and control operational and chemical expenditure within agreed budgets.
- Ensure activities meet and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies, and ISO standards.
- Provide advisory and consulting services to Operations regarding operational changes and process capability of water quality infrastructure.
- Ensure that the correct chemical dosing rates are prescribed.
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please visit the Rand Water e-recruit portal:
- Application Link: https://randwater.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Login
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How the selection usually runs
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What you leave with
Directly relevant experience at the level you want, and internal standing when a permanent post at that level is eventually advertised.
Where this leads next
Contract renewal or extension
Continued funding for the project or post.
Permanent appointment at the same level
Competing for the post when it is advertised — contract service does not convert automatically.
A higher level elsewhere
The experience the contract gave you, which is what the next advert is asking for.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
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