Vacancy title:
Water Quality Technician - Cum - Plant Operator

[Type: VOLUNTEER, Industry: Utilities, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Mbeya Water Supply and Sanitation Authority ( Mbeya WSSA )

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 20 2026

Duty Station:
Mbeya | Mbeya

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, July 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Mbeya Water Supply and Sanitation Authority

WATER QUALITY TECHNICIAN - CUM - PLANT OPERATOR – 21 POSTS

3.1 Qualifications and Experience

Holder of Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Water Laboratory Technology, Laboratory Technology or Chemistry from a recognized institution.

3.2 Duties and Responsibilities

3.2.1 Water Quality Monitoring

• To collect raw and treated water samples at various stages of the treatment process.
• To perform chemical and biological tests to measure key water characteristics.
• To ensure all treated water aligns with local, regional, and national health standards.
• To log lab results, data trends, and analysis findings accurately to provide reliable reports for internal management and regulatory agencies.

3.2.2 Plant Operations

• To start, stop, and monitor pumps, valves, gates, compressors, and filtration units.
• To measure, mix, and adjust the feed rates of chemicals needed for water disinfection and purification.
• To monitor computerized control systems (SCADA) and system gauges, responding immediately to pressure drops, flow anomalies, or mechanical failures.
• To operate systems for backwashing and cleaning filter beds to maintain optimal flow rates and plant efficiency.
• To conduct regular inspections of pumps, tanks, and pipe networks to ensure everything is in good working order.
• To test and recalibrate water quality sensors and chemical analysers to prevent inaccurate readings.
• To handle and store water treatment chemicals safely in accordance with facility protocols.
• To conduct regular security checks around wellheads, reservoirs, elevated storage tanks, and plant premises.
• To keep the laboratory, equipment rooms, and overall plant grounds clean and sanitized

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, including postal address, mail address, and telephone numbers.

Applicants must attach certified copies of academic and professional certificates, academic transcripts, and birth certificates.

Applicants must have two guarantors. Both must be Public Servants.

Applicants must attach an introduction letter from the Village/Street Executive Officer or relevant Local Government Authority.

Applicants must be willing to volunteer in the respective assigned area.

Applicants must attach a copy of the National Identification Card (NIDA).

Applicants must attach two (2) coloured passport size pictures.

Applicants must not have been convicted by any Court of Law for criminal or disciplinary offences and must possess good conduct and acceptable moral character within the community.

Testimonials, Provisional Results, Statements of Results, and Form IV and Form VI Results Slips shall not be accepted.

All foreign academic certificates must be recognised by the relevant authorities, namely TCU, NECTA, or NACTVET.

Applications should reach the undersigned before/on 20th July, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful applicant should be ready to commence work on 1 August, 2026.

A signed application letter, written in either Swahili or English, should be addressed to:

Managing Director,

Mbeya Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,

P.O. Box 2932,

MBEYA.

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