Assistant Artisan (Mechanical) at Water Utilities Corporation

Vacancy: Assistant Artisan (Mechanical)

Closing Date: 13 December 2023

Position Purpose

Artisan Assistant Mechanical

Position Purpose

This role is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing Mechanical plant and equipment, and associated machinery to maximise availability of plant and equipment in line with safety and environmental standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Assist in performing routine mechanical maintenance work, welding, or machining including lubrication, inspection, and replacement of parts

Safe operation of plant and equipment by collecting data and effecting repairs as directed.

Timeous execution of scheduled tasks.

Completion and update of daily plant maintenance orders as directed.

Carry out preventative maintenance.

Use equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications for optimal safety and performance.

Keep workplace, tools and equipment in a clean and safe condition.

Assist in the installation of potable water and wastewater treatment plant equipment

Adhere to safe work practices and procedures including, but not limited to lockout or tag out and confined space rules and regulations.

Outcome & Measures

Outcome & Measures 

Equipment and plant availability

Compliance to standards and safety procedures

Customer Satisfaction

Timeous execution of maintenance works

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications & Experience 

Junior Certificate (JC), Trade Test B in Mechanical, Machine Fitting, Borehole and Maintenance

Experience

Direct Entry

Technical Competencies

Remuneration

Remuneration

Salary: An attractive Salary Package commensurate to the market

Leave: 20 working days per annum

Pension: A Contributory Pension Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4% Employee)

Other Benefits

Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage)

100% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid

Closing Date

Interested Botswana citizens should address their cover letter to:

Human Resource Director

Water Utilities Corporation

Private Bag 00276

Gaborone

AND

Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (C.V), certified copies of certificates, National Identity Card (Omang) as well as professional references and names and addresses of two referees.

NB: Cover letter, certificates, identity card (omang), and references should be scanned as one document and uploaded with the cover letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

No Physical applications will be accepted.