The Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions:
Job Title: Manager – Water Distribution
Reports to: General Manager Technical Operations
Purpose of the Role: To ensure a continuous supply of potable water at adequate pressures with minimal interruptions and losses. This is achieved by effectively planning, maintaining, and monitoring WASCO’s reticulation systems and the Metolong Downstream Conveyance Systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Water Distribution Management:
• Oversee water distribution to all designated areas in Maseru.
• Minimise system downtime and manage water conveyance from Metolong to designated areas of the DCS.
• Ensure smooth operations through adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly QoSSS as enacted by LEWA.
• Address system emergencies promptly by identifying causes and developing remedial plans.
Maintenance and Repairs:
• Manage maintenance activities for the distribution and downstream conveyance systems.
• Ensure the availability of maintenance and repair materials.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair tasks on an on-call and emergency basis.
Management and Operational Oversight:
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of the water distribution staff.
• Prepare the annual business plan and budget for the distribution section, managing resources including plant and equipment.
• Ensure timely responses to incidents such as bursts, leakages, water shortages, and low pressures.
• Identify training needs to enhance staff competence and effectiveness.
• Enforce company policies and establish work priorities to optimise efficiency, quality, cost-effectiveness, and customer service.
• Manage contractor performance, focusing on quality, schedule adherence, and cost control.
Reporting and Operational Planning:
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports on distribution activities and maintenance programs.
• Develop and manage the annual work plan and preventive maintenance schedule for the distribution system.
Safety, Health, and Environmental Management:
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards at all distribution sites.
• Oversee environmental reinstatement after any work that affects the environment.
• Ensure proper disposal of leftover materials and secure placement of asbestos cement products.
Core Competencies:
• Operational decision-making and strategic thinking.
• Effective teamwork and leadership.
• Continuous improvement and service delivery innovation.
• Excellent customer responsiveness.
• Strong people management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient planning, organising, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related field.
b) Minimum of five years’ relevant experience, including at least three years in a supervisory role.
c) Valid Driver’s License with at least two years of driving experience.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Submission of Applications Applications using the application form obtainable from the Website accompanied by detailed CV, names of two referees, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts should be submitted to https://www.wasco.co.ls/application-form/
Closing date: The closing date for submissions of applications is 14th March, 2025.
Disclaimers:
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates.
• Selection interviews for short-listed candidates will be at a date, time and place determined by WASCO.
• Short-listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in the CV.
• WASCO reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
• The employment of successful candidate is subject to positive police clearance.