Water Treatment Plant & Weighbridge Attendant at Kilombero Sugar

Morogoro, Tanzania

Job function

Manufacturing

Designation

Level

Entry/Operational

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience level

Entry/Operations

Workplace Type

Onsite

Location

Morogoro, Tanzania - 255

Job role

Job Profile

To ensure that the Water Treatment Plant is well managed so as to ensure that the desired grades and quantities of water are produced to match the requirements of the distillery and associated utilities. This position is also responsible for the manning of the weighbridge such that all receipt (raw materials) and sales (alcohol) are controlled.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the Water Treatment Plant is efficiently operated such that the distillery’s water requirements are consistently met in terms of quality and quantity.
• Process deviations and equipment breakdowns are attended to timeously to ensure the efficient running of the plant.
• The water treatment plant’s performance, safety, housekeeping, quality and environmental standards are achieved and maintained at all times co-ordinating such activities as necessary with the Production Team Lead.
• The required information is logged down, captured on computer (if necessary) and communicated to the Production Team Lead.
• All receipts of raw materials into the plant and alcohol leaving the site must be properly recorded and forwarded on shift basis to the Logistic Foreman.
• Ensure all processes are executed in accordance with ISO 22000 and local good practices for safety, health, environment and quality. This specifically includes the use of required personal protective equipment and ensuring all plant operations are executed with safety in mind.
• Operates the Water Treatment Plant efficiently.
• Critical tasks of this position are to follow the prescribed procedure for:
  • Backwashing of the filters
  • Checking of chemical stock level
  • Regeneration of the softener
  • Regeneration of demineralised water units
• Records relevant data on log sheet and/or log book on the required time interval.
• Conducting required analysis of water quality on required interval.
• Reports all quality deviations and irregularities and together with the Production Team Lead make required plant adjustment.
• Conducts visual checks and inspections of the Water Treatment Plant and associated utilities and report any deviation.
• Undertakes/carries out routine cleaning of the plant on required interval of time as per manufacturers instructions e.g. washing blanket, settlers flushing out mud etc.
• Weighing of the trucks in the weighbridge as per procedure and keeping records properly.
• Assist with execution of duties in other areas of the plant.

Must have skills

• Effective communication.
• Safety and lockout procedure.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or certification in water treatment or environmental science.
• Advanced Level Certificate in Mathematics or Science (Certifications in water treatment operations) are preferred
• Basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, and environmental science
• Preferred candidates with some technical training or internship experience.
• 1–2 years’ experience working in a water plant or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Terms of Service: The successful candidate will be engaged on a permanent contract.

All interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply for the position on or before 17th August 2026.

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.