Maintenance Officer x2

Job Ref #: OWOPSMO0224
Industry: Water Purifications &/or Operations
Job Type: Temp
Positions Available: 1

CENTRE: OVERBERG WATER BOARD, RUENSVELD-EAST, SWELLENDAM, WESTERN CAPE. Overberg Water is a Water Board established in terms of section 28 of Water Services Act, (No 108 of 1997) and is classified as Government Business Enterprise as per Schedule 3B of the Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999) as amended.

Job Description

DUTIES:

• Routine and precautional 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 client 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 Manager: Operations
• Installing new connections
• Reading of clients’ meters
• Erection of new water connections
• Debushing of servitudes
• Perform welding
• Assistance with maintenance of pumps and motors

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

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