Manufacturing

Plant Manager

Dynexity·South Africa, south-africa·Default
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-Closes Nov 19, 2026

Our client is seeking a Plant Manager to join their team.Do you have the following:BEng or BTech degree in chemical engineeringExperience in water treatmentExperience in anaerobic digestion & ROPrevious experience managing staff

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water treatment

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UF

media filtration

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Dynexity

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South Africa, south-africa

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manager

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November 19, 2026

Created

October 21, 2026

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