About this role
Closing Date Closing Date: 11 September 2026 VACANCY: CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN -WASTEWATER Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) is one of the leaders in the water supply industry in the region and strives to be the best internationally. The Corporation prides itself in employing the best human resource capital available to effectively deliver on its mandate and ultimately attain its aspirations. WUC would like to invite suitably qualified individuals who wish to join an employer of choice and meet the profile, to apply to be considered for the above-mentioned position based at Maun. Position Purpose The purpose of this role is to plan, organize, develop, coordinate, diagnose faults, calibrate, maintain, install, test and commission telecommunication, control and instrumentation systems to ensure accuracy, protection, availability and reliability of the plant, equipment and process control systems for continuity of water supply in a cost effective manner in accordance with environmental standards and safe working procedures. Position Key Responsibilities Maintain, monitor and calibrate offline and automated online process control instruments for high quality water standards and efficient utilization of water resources. Optimize availability of plant and equipment by diagnosing integrated instrumentation control systems faults and effect repairs. Reduce downtime of telecommunication and instruments by responding, repairing, monitoring incidents effectively. Conduct regular inspections and report incidents, condition of infrastructure and trends as per maintenance plan for continued operation of communication, PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and instrumentation systems. Maintain control system databases by identifying current system deficiencies, implementing relative corrective action, as well as updated system software backups and equipment databases to ensure system integrity. Effectively implements maintenance strategy by planning, coordinating and executing work schedules Maintain, repair and replace faulty equipment and/or recommends reengineering of existing processes in compliance with Reliability Centered Maintenance System (RCM). Make recommendations for replacement of antiquated monitoring systems that require excess maintenance or do not meet accuracy standards. Avails updated control and instrumentation drawings of plant and equipment by modifying in compliance with configuration management requirements Implements projects by executing, supervising of Control and Instrumentation as required and to certify project completion. Budgets and implements the budget plan by providing detailed information and specifications of tools and equipment for acquisition. Complies with functional/practice policies and standards Adheres to Health and Safety procedure and other related safety statutes Position Outcomes & Measures Infrastructure in good operation and occupational status Timely reinstatement of demolished components Work and public safety realized. Compliance to standards Disaster readiness Equipment data Availability of as build drawings Qualifications and Experience Diploma in Telecommunications, Control and Instrumentation, Electrical and Electronics Registered with Engineering Registration Board (ERB)Valid Practising Certificate 2 years related work experience Valid Duty Drivers License (Class B) Behavioural Competencies Honest Communication Customer Centricity Responds to client requests and Builds positive client relations Teamwork Participates as a team member and fosters team work Embrace Diversity Acceptance of those different to oneself Ethics and Integrity Resource Optimisation Technical Competencies Operations and Control Maintenance and Risk Compliance and Governance Knowledge & Skills Ability to read drawings and specification Operational characteristics of technical equipment and tools Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications Procurement procedures Occupational hazards and standard safety practices Remunerations Salary : An attractive Salary Package commensurate to the market Leave: 25 working days per annum Permanent & Pensionable Other Benefits Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage) 100% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid Additional Information Interested Botswana citizens should address their cover letter to: Human Resource Director Water Utilities Corporation Private Bag 00276 Gaborone AND Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (C.V), certified copies of certificates, National Identity Card (Omang) as well as professional references and names and addresses of two referees. NB: certificates, identity card (omang), and references should be scanned as one document and uploaded together with Curriculum Vitae (C.V). Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. No Physical applications will be accepted.