Electrician
Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO)
The Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the position below.
Job Title: Electrician
Reports to: Maintenance Planner
Purpose of the Role
To provide efficient electrical maintenance and technical support by ensuring the reliability, safety and availability of WASCO’s electrical and electro-mechanical assets.
Key Tasks
Electrical Maintenance and Repairs
- Install, repair, replace or modify electrical installations and equipment.
- Build and/or modify electrical control panels to conform to new operational requirements.
- Perform LV and MV switchgear and protection systems maintenance and switching whenever necessary.
- Carry out maintenance of pump sets control equipment, including VSDs, flow and level transmitters.
- Ensure generators’ micro-control equipment, protection and UPS systems are operating efficiently.
- Troubleshoot PLC and SCADA programmes.
- Perform corrective and planned preventive maintenance for electro-mechanical equipment to minimise downtime.
Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Reliability
- Fill in problem reports and work orders issued during the implementation of planned preventive maintenance.
- Liaise with production regarding breakdown reports and records.
- Check the accuracy, rating and quality of supplied parts and tools.
Operational Support and Resource Management
- Liaise with WASCO stores for the provision of electrical spares.
- Attend to emergency breakdown situations after office hours and during weekends as per the electro-mechanical standby schedule.
- Drive WASCO-allocated fleet vehicles as per the WASCO Transport Policy to and from various workstations.
- Respond promptly to operational electrical faults and equipment failures to ensure continuity of operations.
Safety, Reporting and Continuous Improvement
- Record and report all incidents at work.
- Participate in training operators in the proper running of equipment and first-line maintenance.
- Participate in energy management projects across WASCO establishments.
- Ensure maintenance records, work orders and reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Carry out maintenance activities in accordance with approved safety procedures, standards and statutory requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability, efficiency and operational performance.
Energy Management
- Conduct energy audits within centres and offices.
- Implement energy improvement initiatives.
- Collect and analyse energy consumption data and propose reduction initiatives.
Core Competencies
- Operational decision-making
- Teamwork
- Continuous improvement and service delivery innovation
- Citizen/customer responsiveness
- Communication and information management
- Problem-solving
- Planning and organising
- Project implementation
- Knowledge of control equipment
Generic Competencies
- Honesty, integrity and work ethic
- Customer-focused excellence
- Citizen/customer orientation
- Information technology application
- Valuing the natural environment
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
- At least three years’ experience in a production maintenance environment.
- Valid driver’s licence with at least two years’ driving experience.
Salary and Benefits
WASCO offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their applications online via the WASCO Recruitment Portal: WASCO Recruitment Portal
Applications must be accompanied by:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Names and contact details of two referees.
- Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
Only applications submitted through the online portal will be considered.
WASCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, who are currently underrepresented in the team, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Closing Date
13 October 2026
Disclaimers
- 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 positive police clearance.