Maintenance Officer

CENTRE:RUENSVELD-WEST & DUIVENHOKS, WESTERN CAPE. (CALEDON AND HEIDELBERG)

Overberg Water is a Water Board established in terms of section 28 of Water Services Act (No 108 of 1997) and is classified as a Government Business Enterprise as per Schedule 3B of the Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) as amended.

DUTIES:

• Routine and precautionary maintenance on networks
• “Pigging” and flushing of lines
• Service of pressure relief/reduction valves
• Repair of breaks and leaks
• Cleaning of reservoirs
• Intensive maintenance (air valves, taps, valves, pressure reduction/increase valves, etc.)
• Calculation and installation of flow limitations
• Perform volumetric tests on water meters
• Taking of water samples for physical, chemical, and bacteriological analysis
• Handling of problems
• Perform stock control
• Perform ‘orrificing to give the client the prescribed water allocation at a specific point
• Monitoring and controlling the water network
• Handle related queries from clients - when complaints are received, contact clients and solve problems, ensure that clients are satisfied, and refer to the Technical Manager: Operations
• Installing new connections
• Reading of clients meters
• Erection of new water connections
• Debushing of servitudes
• Perform welding
• Assistance with the maintenance of pumps and motors

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, Identity Document. Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number. No late applications will be accepted. Overberg Water Board reserves the right not to fill the position. Interested candidates can forward an application with all of the necessary documentation to https://overbergwater.mcidirecthire.com/External/Job?Ref= 17h00 onFriday, 13th June 2025.

If you have not heard from us within thirty (30) days of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Overberg Water is committed to Employment Equity and persons from the designated groups will receive preference.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Code 08 Drivers License
• 3 years relevant experience
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to work on standby

COMPETENCIES:

Problem-solving skills, Excellent communication skills, Organisational and Conflict resolution skills, Collaboration and teamwork, Willingness to learn across all functions.

Information :

• Company : Overberg Water Board
• Position : Maintenance Officer
• Location : Caledon, Western Cape
• Country : ZA