Livhuwani Mathomu
District Manager
Albertsdal,GP
Summary
Plant Operator with wastewater treatment experience managing plant performance, effluent quality, and sludge compliance. Analyses water quality data, supports preventative maintenance, and reports on daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly plant performance. Trains operators on chemical use while enforcing safety, health, and environment procedures.
Overview
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18
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years of professional experience
Work History
Works Manager
ERWAT
01.2007 - 01.2023
- Monitored 5 plant compliance reports monthly and escalated gaps for corrective action.
- Directed water quality analysis and plant performance analysis to improve treatment outcomes and process stability.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance planning with operations and maintenance teams to reduce process interruptions.
- Strengthened staff training on plant operations, safety practices, and chemical use across wastewater teams.
Process controller
ERWAT
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Monitored [number] daily process readings to support effluent quality checks and early issue detection.
- Analyzed plant performance and water quality data to support process optimization and better effluent outcomes.
- Reported daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly compliance and performance results to management and regulators.
- Supported staff training on plant operations, chemical usage, and safe work practices across multiple sites.
Plant Operator
ERWAT
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Analyzed water quality analysis results and plant performance analysis to identify process issues and optimize treatment output.
- Supported preventive maintenance planning and tracked equipment repairs to minimize interruptions to plant operations.
- Applied standard operating procedures, incident management protocol, and occupational health and safety compliance requirements during daily plant work.
District Manager
ERWAT
01.2024
- Trained staff across 19 plants on plant operations, unit processes, optimization, best-practice standards, and chemical safety.
- Reported on daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly compliance and plant performance to support district oversight.
- Analyzed plant performance data and water quality results to guide process optimization for effluent and sludge quality.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance with supervisors, tracked equipment repairs, and resolved maintenance issues affecting operations.
- Managed safety, compliance, and incident prevention by driving SOPs, enforcing site procedures, and aligning operations with legislation.
- Oversaw budget development, contract administration, and project coordination for plant upgrades, CAPEX purchases, and performance initiatives.
- Liaised with consultants, subsidiary management, and district stakeholders to support audits, reporting, and resource recovery efforts.
Education
Certificate - Operation of water and Wastewater Treatment plants
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science Honours - Applied Science, Water Utilisation
University of Pretoria
09-2026
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Vaal University of technology
01-2021
Skills
Water quality analysis
Plant performance analysis
Process optimization
Effluent compliance monitoring
Resource recovery
Preventive maintenance
Maintenance planning
Equipment repair tracking
Capital project coordination
Contract management
Standard operating procedures
Incident management protocol
Performance reporting
Performance management
Budget development
Staff training
Stakeholder engagement
Team leadership
Regulatory compliance
Occupational health and safety compliance
Affiliations
Member of the reference group with WRC (Water Research Commission).
Interests
Enjoy watching football, rugby, travelling, reading local newsletter, and going to cinema
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10
- Marital Status: Married
- ID Type: RSA ID
- ID Number: 8001305389082
ACHIEVEMENTS
The Waterval wastewater treatment plant which I am currently managing was presented with the ISIGIDI award, for the most improved wastewater treatment plant in South Africa with a capacity of more than 25 Ml/d; the award was presented during the 2014 WISA conference at Mbombela., Selected for WISA conference June 2018 abstract presentation, on the topic of optimization of Anaerobic Digesters., Member of the reference group with WRC (Water Research Commission).
Publications
Selected for WISA conference June 2018 abstract presentation, on the topic of optimization of Anaerobic Digesters.
Timeline
District Manager
ERWAT
01.2024
Works Manager
ERWAT
01.2007 - 01.2023
Process controller
ERWAT
01.2006 - 01.2007
Plant Operator
ERWAT
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Vaal University of technology
Bachelor of Science Honours - Applied Science, Water Utilisation
University of Pretoria
Certificate - Operation of water and Wastewater Treatment plants
University of Pretoria