Jobs at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

• Reporting to the Electrical Foreman, the successful candidate will assist Supervisor/ Artisan in maintaining electrical equipment in order to ensure availability of an efficient plant and continuous water supply to customers.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12/N3 certificate.
• 2 years’ experience as an Artisan Assistant in an electrical workshop environment
• Code B drivers’ license and ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 Test.

Primary Duties    

• Assist artisans in the maintenance of electrical equipment and perform minor electrical installations also be in charge of the electrical stores
• Tracing and locating faulty cables, visually or using various testers.
• Installing new cables, digging of trenches, strapping of cables and cable racks.
• Build scaffolding, replacing faulty electrical plugs, topping up batteries and liquid starters with distilled water. Washing, cleaning and painting electrical motors.
• Repairs of damaged equipment such as geysers, stoves, heaters and cookers
• Collect spare parts and equipment from suppliers
• Work according to Rand Water’s job card system
• Ensure that planned critical deadlines are met timeously

Knowledge    

• OHS Act
• Basic Hand tools
• Electrical fault finding
• Permit system
• Electrical work instructions/procedures

Skills    

• Ability to complete a job card accurately
• Problem solving
• Ability to communicate well with all people

Attitude    

• Deadline orientated
• Team player
• Safety conscious
• Good housekeeping
• Ability to work without supervision 

Closing Date    
2026/02/18

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Job Advert Summary    

• Reporting to the Assistant Electrical Foreman the successful candidate will be responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of plant equipment in order to ensure availability of an efficient plant and continuous water supply to customers.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12/N3 or equivalent coupled with a recognized trade test as an Electrician.
• 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in an electrical maintenance environment. Medium voltage and low voltage experience in operating/maintaining medium voltage equipment and associated control systems are essential.
• A valid Code B Driver‘s license and the ability to pass Rand Water’s K53 test.
• Ability to pass the ORHVS certificate.
• A valid Wireman’s license will serve as an added advantage.

Primary Duties    

• Carry out planned maintenance, daily, weekly and annual maintenance tasks. Investigate and repair all breakdowns, by ensuring plant availability, reliability as well as ensuring safety of people and equipment.
• Perform standby duties as and when required. Give input and execute plant improvements and modifications.
• On the job training to be provided to new staff, assistants and apprentices. Assisting and manage contractors for all work done example isolations, tests, coordination of tasks etc.
• Coordination of projects by planning and executing internal projects and upgrades, provide inputs where required, perform plant inspections and assist with the drawing up of scope of works. Assist with the commissioning of new and upgraded plants.
• Maintenance Planning System by monitoring and analyses of section performance as well as participate in formal RCM and RCA’s.
• Complete all scheduled job cards, defects, time sheet permits and log books within time in accordance with Rand Water procedures.
• Faultfinding on all electrical circuits, tracing and locating faulty cables. Perform general electrical work and responsible for housekeeping.

Knowledge    

• AC drives & soft starters
• Setting & repair of actuators
• Schematic drawings
• Cable testing & jointing
• Battery chargers & UPS
• Conveyor belt systems
• Power factor correction units

Skills    

• OHS Act
• PLC/SCADA
• Basic computer
• Permit system
• Problem solving
• Accuracy
• Good communication

Attitude    

• Deadline orientated
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Safety conscious
• Attention to detail
• Customer service
• Performance

Closing Date    
2026/02/18

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Job Advert Summary    

• Randwater is looking for a candidate to assist in General pipeline patrol, valves and meter repairs and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or N3
• 1 year experience in a similar environment
• Ability to do maintenance on pipelines
• Driver's license

Primary Duties    

• Maintenance of pipelines, valves and meters
• Pipeline patrol by bicycle
• Standby duties
• Upkeeping grounds
• Cleaning of building and offices

Knowledge    

• General maintenance
• Good communication

Skills    

• Communications skills
• Safety and safe working procedures
• Ability to ride bicycle

Attitude    

• Performance Drive
• High motivation
• Customer services

Closing Date    
2026/02/20