LESOTHO WATER AND SEWERAGE COMPANY (WASCO)
Vacancy: Millwright
The Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position.
Job Details
Job Title: Millwright (Fixed-Term Contract – 12 Months)
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
1. 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.
2. Plant Reliability and Asset Management
- Monitor equipment performance and identify recurring failures.
- Recommend engineering improvements to reduce downtime.
- Ensure equipment operates within specifications.
3. 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 to service.
4. Maintenance Planning and Reporting
- Capture maintenance activities in maintenance records.
- Report breakdowns and completed work.
- Support planned maintenance schedules.
5. Operational Support
- Liaise with production teams regarding maintenance work.
- Respond to emergency call-outs.
- Support achievement of production and service delivery targets.
6. 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 or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or a recognised Millwright Trade Test (Artisan Certificate) or related field.
- Two to three 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
Interested candidates must submit their applications online via the WASCO Recruitment Portal:
Applications must be accompanied by:
- A 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
WASCO is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from women, who are currently underrepresented in our team.
Closing Date
22 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 an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
- The employment of the successful candidate is subject to positive police clearance.