ENGINEER: MAINTENANCE

Organisation: Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC)
Location: Ezulwini
Date Published: 10 November 2026
Job Reference Number: EM002
Department: Operations
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
Reporting To: Regional Manager

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Engineer: Maintenance reporting to Regional Manager.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Engineer: Maintenance is responsible for carrying out detailed implementation of a variety of infrastructure maintenance programs at EWSC on all operational assets of the Region, managing asset care, to ensure effective, efficient and reliable operation of the Corporation asset and infrastructure based on life cycle cost.

To provide hands on leadership for the day-to-day maintenance operation to improve equipment availability and efficiency across all equipment.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Engineering Strategy, Policy & Design Standards
• Technical Design Architecture
• Engineering Design Quality Assurance
• Asset Infrastructure Optimisation
• Asset Infrastructure Maintenance
• Engineering Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• People Management & Functional Effectiveness
• Compliance and Governance
• Financial Management
• SHEQ Championing
• Culture

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of Water systems including storage, well field operations, treatment and supply and related preventative maintenance programs.
• Understanding of disinfection systems.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater quality control systems.
• Experience in technical and engineering principles of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of plant engineering standards and construction practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative professional working relationships and participate in projects regarding the facility to include community relations and professional associations.
• Expert-level skill in water treatment operations, equipment maintenance, regulatory requirements, and effective management.
• Skill in organisational and public relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Control & Instrumentation Engineering.
• Professional registration.

Experience

6 years’ experience in wide range of engineering activities in industry, including 3 years Management experience (Line Management track) or strategic accountability for functional area/capability (specialist track).

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the EWSC recruitment portal:

Apply Online – Engineer: Maintenance (EWSC)

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