WATER QUALITY ADVISOR _Bulk Distribution and Production

Job Advert Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of water quality assurance services/activities for the entire drinking water supply chain (catchment to tap).

Minimum Requirements

• NQF8 (4 years’ post matric tertiary qualification at a University / University of Technology) in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Water Care, Water Utilisation, Microbiology or Public Health.
• 3-5 years postgraduate work experience in water quality management systems in the water services industry.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Additional requirements and experience:

• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 22000
• Understanding auditing of water supply systems
• Understanding and Implementation of a Water Safety Planning.
• Understanding the requirements of Blue Drop and IRIS.

Primary Duties

• Participate in auditing, optimisation and implementation of an integrated water quality management system for the entire water supply chain (catchment, production, bulk and retail distribution) by incorporating and applying principles of international water safety planning. Aspects will include, but are not limited to:
  • water quality guidelines and standards
  • water quality monitoring programmes
  • water quality risk registers
  • water quality management procedures and incident protocols
• Identify legal requirements and plan compliance measures taking cognisance of the Water Services Act and related regulations, National Water Act, SANS 241, Blue Drop requirements, National Water Resource Strategy, etc.

Knowledge

Understanding of:

• the drinking water supply chain
• water treatment processes
• the water industry
• water legislation and regulations
• water safety planning principles
• monitoring programmes
• risks management in the entire drinking water supply chain
• water quality management principles, procedures and incident management protocols
• Blue Drop Requirements and IRIS
• ISO 9001, 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 solving skills

Attitude

• Ability to interact with different groups of people
• Self-driven and internally motivated
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team worker and can work independently
• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientated
• Not averse to fieldwork
• Not averse to working outside office hours and remotely.