ARTISAN ELECTRICAL – Water Utilities Corporation (WUC)

Artisan Electrical *1

Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) is one of the leaders in the water supply industry in the region and strives to be the best internationally. The Corporation prides itself in employing the best human resource capital available to effectively deliver on its mandate and ultimately attain its aspirations.  WUC would like to invite suitably qualified individuals who wish to join an employer of choice and meet the profile, to apply to be considered for the above-mentioned position based at Ghanzi.

Position Purpose

This role regularly tests, maintains, diagnoses, and repairs electrical equipment, motor controls, pump drives, and chemical feed systems.

Position Key Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Electrical Technician:
• Maintain, repair, and upgrade the electrical distribution infrastructure for the WUC
• Perform thermography of motor control and electrical distribution panels collect and analyze power quality data to troubleshoot problems.
• Perform comprehensive troubleshooting down to component levels to extend the life of equipment and conserve funds.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair low to medium voltage equipment, control centres, and de energized higher voltage equipment.
• Maintain and repair engine, generators perform work on associated control circuit equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair building circuits and related equipment.
• Maintain electrical pneumatic and electronic controls and related equipment.
• Requisition parts and supplies maintain records and prepare reports.
• Oversee and inspect work performed by outside vendors.
• Participates in emergency on call duty on a rotational basis.
• Maintain quality standards by adhering to SOPs and cleaning of infrastructure during maintenance.

Position Outputs and Measures

• Timeous execution of maintenance
• Accuracy of problem diagnosis
• Responsiveness business requirements
• Limited to no audit exceptions
• Effective utilisation of equipment

Qualification and Experience

National Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Experience:

Direct Entry

Valid Driver’s licence

High Voltage Authorisation an added advantage

Competencies

Remuneration

Remuneration

Salary: An attractive Salary Package commensurate to the market

Leave: 25 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

Additional Information

Interested Botswana citizens should address their cover letter to:

Acting 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 together with the cover letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

No Physical applications will be accepted.