Maintenance Officer

**POST****OW-OPSMO-02262:**MAINTENANCE OFFICER X 2

**DURATION:**PERMANENT

**SALARY:**R446 706.00

**CENTRE:**RUENSVELD-WEST, CALEDON,WESTERNCAPE.

CLOSING DATE : 31 JULY 17h00

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12/ NQF4
• Code 08 Driver's License
• 3 years' relevant experience
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to work on standby

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

COMPETENCIES:

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