Closing Date: 2026/02/23
Reference Number: RAN260128-2
Job Title Fitter and Turner (Dry trade)
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Three River East, Vereeniging
Location – Site Zuikerbosch
Job Advert Summary
To ensure that allocated plant is kept in safe and reliable standard as required by Rand Water.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 National Senior Certificate/ N3 or N4 in fitting and turning
Trade test fitter and turner
2 years post apprenticeship experience related to fitting and turning
A valid drivers licence with the ability to pass the RW K53 test
Primary Duties
Perform all daily, monthly and annually scheduled maintenance tasks.
Investigate and repair all breakdowns.
To work overtime when required.
Manage allocated section of the plant.
Maintain work standard and ensure legal and safety compliance.
Provide inputs and execute Plant improvements and modifications.
Perform standby duties when required.
Plan tasks to ensure that all materials tools, assistant, transport and equipments are available.
Assist Head Office personnel and contractors for all work done to perform their jobs effectively and safely (i.e isolate, test, coordinate work)
Provide on the job training to new personnel, assistants and apprentices.
Perform performance testing on equipment after overhauls and big maintenance.
Complete all schedules, work instructions, timesheets and defects.
Coordinate projects.
Knowledge
Operation of field mechanical equipment
Water purification and treatment process
Knowledge of the OHS act and its application
Skills
Communication skills (verbal and written)
Analytical skills to do fault finding and problem solving
Root Cause analysis
Reliability centered maintenance
Administrative skills
Attitude
Self-motivated and team player.
Safety conscious.
Performance driven.
Customer service orientation.