VACANCY NOTICE
POSITION: SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT (2 POSITIONS)
GRADE: 6
REPORTING TO: PLANT ENGINEER
LOCATION: FIRLE / CROWBOROUGH SEWAGE WORKS
DEPARTMENT: HARARE WATER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill of the above vacant positions.
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for effective process control operations of Firle / Crowborough sewage treatment plants by encompassing a range of responsibilities, to manage wastewater treatment to ensure final effluent meets gazetted standards by regulatory authorities for it to be disposed into environment.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Control and optimize plant and operational schedules, recommend machinery spares and consumable materials.
- Checks and accounts for works operational records, general administration and staff records on daily basis.
- Follow wastewater treatment procedures to achieve high quality effluent and cost containment measures.
- Maintains and updates the asset register for plant and equipment.
- Contributes to list of items for inclusion in the capital and revenue estimates.
- Monitors compliance with safety regulations by staff handling hazardous chemicals and safety of operational equipment on daily basis.
- Be able to operate and train subordinates on plant operations.
- Take necessary precautions and measures to contribute towards climate change positively.
- Performance monitoring and management.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Process Engineering with at least five (5) years experience or Equivalent / Higher National Diploma in Water and Waste Water Management or Equivalent with at least ten (10) years experience.
- At least five (5) years in Supervisory position with regards to waste water process control.
- A certificate or course in wastewater modelling.
- A clean Class 4 driver’s licence is mandatory
DESIRED COMPETENCES
- Team leadership skills
- Result oriented
- Project Management
- Problem Solving Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Creativity and innovation
- Professional /Technical /Managerial Expertise
- Able to run treatment plant simulations using Activated Sludge Models
- Resource Management Skills
Compensation and Benefits
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates
Salary
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates
How to Apply
NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer and female applicants are encouraged to apply. A hand written application letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of both educational and professional qualifications and three (3) traceable references should be submitted to: The Acting Human Capital Director, Rowan Martin Building, P.O. Box 1680, HARARE. Or hand deliver to: Records Office, Basement Office B38 – Rowan Martin Building. To arrive not later than 30 January 2026. CLEARLY STATE ON THE ENVELOPE THE POSITION BEING APPLIED FOR A CANVASSING WILL DISQUQLIFY APPLICANTS. NB: Those who had already applied need not to reapply.
REF Code: Dee:di6695184
