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About the Organisation
Overberg Water is a government business enterprise established under Section 28 of the Water Services Act (No. 108 of 1997). It is classified as a Schedule 3B public entity under the Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999), as amended. Overberg Water is responsible for providing reliable water services across various regions, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and service excellence.
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Full Time
Deadline:
30 Jul 2025
Job Title
Maintenance Officer job at Overberg Water Board
Overberg Water Board
Job Description
This position focuses on ensuring the proper functioning of water distribution systems through both preventative and corrective maintenance. The Maintenance Officer performs a wide range of technical tasks such as pigging and flushing pipelines, calculating and installing flow limits, and conducting volumetric tests. Additional responsibilities include interacting with clients, maintaining infrastructure, and performing welding and bush clearing. The successful candidate will be expected to work on standby, engage in problem-solving, and collaborate with operations management to ensure efficient service delivery.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Conduct routine and precautionary maintenance on water distribution networks
Perform pigging and flushing of pipelines
Service pressure relief and reduction valves
Repair pipeline breaks and leaks
Clean water reservoirs
Maintain air valves, taps, and pressure adjustment valves
Install flow limitation devices and perform water meter volumetric tests
Take water samples for lab analysis (physical, chemical, bacteriological)
Monitor and control the water network
Handle client queries and ensure satisfactory resolution
Install and read new water connections and meters
Clear vegetation from servitudes
Assist in maintenance of pumps and motors
Perform welding tasks
Manage stock control and ensure availability of tools and parts
Perform ‘orrificing’ for regulated water delivery to clients
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Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 (Matric)
Code 08 Driver’s License
At least 3 years of relevant work experience
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Willingness to work on standby duty
Core Competencies:
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication abilities
Organisational and conflict resolution skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Eagerness to learn across functions
