Water Fitter

About the role

The Water Fitter is responsible for mechanical maintenance and repair of water treatment and sewage plant equipment within a mining operation. The role ensures equipment availability, reliability and performance to support safe and continuous mining activities.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on water treatment plants, sewage facilities, boreholes and water distribution systems.
• Install, align, dismantle and relocate machinery and heavy mechanical components following approved maintenance procedures.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and maintain pumps, pipelines, tanks, valves and other water infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with the Botswana MQWM Act for water services operations, maintenance and supervision.
• Manage contractors and third‑party service providers involved in water services.
• Maintain an inventory of critical spare parts to guarantee readiness.
• Support project teams during installation and commissioning of new water infrastructure.

Required profile

• National Craft Certificate in Maintenance Fitting or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a qualified Maintenance Fitter in a mining or heavy‑industrial environment.
• Proven ability to work safely and reliably in a demanding operational setting.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance of water treatment and sewage plant equipment.
• Pump, pipeline and valve troubleshooting and repair.
• Installation, alignment and relocation of heavy mechanical components.
• Operation and maintenance of boreholes and water distribution systems.
• Contractor and third‑party service provider management.
• Knowledge of Botswana MQWM Act requirements.
• Spare parts inventory management.
• Support for installation and commissioning projects.