Company: Minopex
Location: Emalahleni, Mpumalanga
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: 02 September 2025
Date Posted: 26 August 2025
Join Minopex at DRA Water’s Tweefontein Water Treatment Plant
DRA Water, a division of Minopex, is seeking a qualified local individual for the position of Plant Assistant on a project-based fixed-term contract at the Tweefontein Water Treatment Plant in Witbank, Mpumalanga.
If you are passionate about water treatment plant operations, safety, and environmental compliance, this is your opportunity to work in the mining and metals sector while gaining valuable experience.
Purpose of the Role
As a Plant Assistant, you will be responsible for:
• Performing plant-related fieldwork and test work
• Making process adjustments as instructed
• Conducting plant inspections, walkdowns, and routines
• Identifying safety hazards and faulty equipment
• Ensuring smooth water treatment plant operations
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Risk Management
• Proactively identify potential hazards.
2. Plant Operation
• Ensure water plant production is optimized within process parameters.
• Adjust processes as directed by the Process Controller or Plant Supervisor.
• Conduct walkdowns, inspections, and safety checks.
• Monitor and top up chemical stock levels when required.
• Perform manual chemical dosing where needed.
• Collect representative samples and conduct basic laboratory analyses.
• Start, stop, and isolate plant equipment as per instructions.
• Monitor dam, pond, and tank levels regularly.
3. Record Keeping & Sampling
• Maintain accurate shift logs and plant data.
• Follow correct sampling procedures and analysis methods.
• Report out-of-specification results immediately.
4. Maintenance & Reporting
• Identify and report any plant defects or abnormal operating conditions promptly.
5. Safety, Health & Environment
• Adhere strictly to company safety policies and risk assessments.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure a safe work environment.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
• Matric (Grade 12) or NQF Level 4 equivalent qualification
• NATED courses (e.g. N3 Certificate) advantageous
• Mathematics and Science are an advantage
• Valid driver’s license for a manual vehicle is beneficial
Experience
• At least 2 years’ experience in water/wastewater treatment plant operations or similar
• 1 year SCADA system knowledge
• Knowledge of workplace safety protocols
• Must be able to obtain a Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket)
• Proficiency in English is essential
Why Join Minopex?
• Be part of a reputable company in the mining and metals industry
• Gain hands-on experience in water treatment operations
• Work on a local community project
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications before 02 September 2025.
