Vacancy title:
Plant Operator – Sanitation

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSC)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 20 2025

Duty Station:
Luapula Province | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

JOB PURPOSE:

To operator the running/operating the pumps, monitoring the chemical dosing, collecting data on running hours of pumps, pressures on pumps, voltage and currents being drawn by pumps, observing the operations of vital equipment and house-keeping at Water and waste water Treatment Plants including backwashing of filters and cleaning of flocculators/ sedimentation tanks.

MAIN DUTIES

• Operate and monitor water and sewage treatment processes, including screening, aeration, and disinfection, to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of treatment equipment and facilities, identifying and resolving operational issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of plant operations, including flow rates, chemical usage, and maintenance activities, ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on plant machinery, equipment, and systems to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with environmental regulatory agencies, ensuring that all operations meet statutory environmental standards and laws.
• Assist in the training and supervision of junior staff, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 (Form V) School Certificate with at least 5 O levels including Math & English.
• Craft Certificate in Water Operation or better.
• 1 Year relevant work experience.
  Registration with a relevant professional body.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their applications attaching their cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of Certified academic and professional qualifications, and ZAQA verification/evaluation certificates in a single PDF document as well as the Contact details (address/telephone/email) of Three (3) traceable referees online via Email on or before Friday, June 20th 2025.

Applications should be addressed and sent to:

The Manager Human Resource and Administration
Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited
Plot 106 Chitimukulu Road, Low Density
P. O. Box 715094
MANSA ZAMBIA

NOTE: Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and recruitment practices on the basis of race, tribe, color, religion, gender, political affiliation, marital status, disability, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.

“Please include the position being applied for in the email subject line (e.g., Plant Operator -Sanitation).”

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