Millwright x3 at WASCO

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Millwright x3 (Fixed-Term Contract – 12 Months)

Organisation: Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO)

Job Title: Millwright (3 Positions)

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Reports To: Water Production Manager

Purpose of the Role

To diagnose, maintain, and repair plant machinery and equipment in accordance with engineering standards, maintenance specifications, and safety requirements to maximise equipment availability and support uninterrupted water and wastewater operations.

Key Tasks

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
Perform planned and breakdown maintenance.
Repair pumps, motors, bearings, and drive systems.
Carry out alignment, installation, and commissioning of equipment.
Maintain instrumentation and variable speed drives where applicable.

Plant Reliability and Asset Management

Monitor equipment performance and identify recurring failures.
Recommend engineering improvements to reduce downtime.
Ensure equipment operates within specifications.

Inspection, Safety and Compliance

Conduct routine inspections.
Perform risk assessments before maintenance.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
Work safely in confined spaces and at heights.
Verify equipment safety before returning it to service.

Maintenance Planning and Reporting

Capture maintenance activities in maintenance records.
Report breakdowns and completed work.
Support planned maintenance schedules.

Operational Support

Liaise with production teams regarding maintenance work.
Respond to emergency call-outs.
Support achievement of production and service delivery targets.

Continuous Improvement

Recommend process improvements.
Maintain high housekeeping standards.
Participate in improvement initiatives and technical problem-solving.

Core Competencies

Technical expertise.
Problem-solving.
Planning and organising.
Communication.
Teamwork.
Quality orientation.

Generic Competencies

Honesty, integrity, and work ethic.
Customer focus excellence.
Citizen/customer orientation.
Information technology application.
Valuing the natural environment.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or a recognised Millwright Trade Test (Artisan Certificate) or related field.
2–3 years’ experience as a qualified Millwright.
Knowledge of instrumentation, variable speed drives, pump maintenance, alignment, and bearing replacement.
Ability to work shifts, in confined spaces, and at heights.
Valid driver’s licence.

Salary and Benefits

WASCO offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

Application Form

Applications Must Be Accompanied By

Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Names and contact details of two referees.
Certified copies of academic certificates.
Certified copies of academic transcripts.

Only applications submitted through the online portal will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WASCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from women, who are currently underrepresented in the team, are strongly encouraged.

Closing Date

24 July 2026

Important Notes

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
Selection interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held at a date, time, and place determined by WASCO.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in their CVs.
WASCO reserves the right to leave the advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
Employment of the successful candidate is subject to a positive police clearance.

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