Workshop Assistant Meters Vacancy at Rand Water

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Workshop Assistant Meters Vacancy at Rand Water (Johannesburg South) – Apply Before 11 August 2026

Rand Water is recruiting a Workshop Assistant Meters to join its Bulk Water Services – Operations division at the Central Depot / Bulk Distribution in Johannesburg South, Gauteng. This permanent, full-time opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in water metering, instrumentation, maintenance, and field operations who are looking to build a long-term career with one of South Africa’s largest water utilities.

Job Details

  • Position: Workshop Assistant Meters
  • Reference Number: RAN260715-1
  • Company:
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Department: Bulk Water Services – Operations
  • Location: Johannesburg South, Gauteng
  • Closing Date: 11 August 2026

About the Role

The successful candidate will support the maintenance, testing, verification, installation, and upgrading of water meters across Rand Water’s operational network. The role involves travelling to various sites to perform field inspections, collect flow and pressure data, conduct meter verification tests, calibrate equipment, and assist with infrastructure projects that ensure accurate water measurement and reliable service delivery.

This position combines technical field work with administrative responsibilities and requires strict adherence to health, safety, and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 (Matric) or N3 qualification
  • Valid South African driver’s licence
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar technical or maintenance environment

Added Advantage

Experience in any of the following will strengthen your application:

  • In-situ flow meter verification
  • Electronic meter verification testing
  • Installation and configuration of flow and pressure data loggers
  • Water distribution systems
  • Instrumentation and calibration work

Key Responsibilities

The Workshop Assistant Meters will be responsible for:

  • Conducting planned maintenance on flow meters
  • Installing and removing ultrasonic clamp-on equipment for in-situ verification
  • Installing, configuring and removing flow and pressure data loggers
  • Performing meter verification at customer and operational sites
  • Assisting with meter upgrades and replacement projects
  • Supporting internal and external engineering projects
  • Recording test results and completing technical reports
  • Performing routine administrative duties
  • Reporting equipment defects and safety hazards
  • Ensuring compliance with Rand Water maintenance procedures
  • Following health, safety and environmental regulations
  • Assisting with troubleshooting faulty metering equipment

Knowledge Required

Successful applicants should possess knowledge of:

  • Instrumentation and metering systems
  • Water flow measurement principles
  • Meter calibration procedures
  • Dead Weight testing equipment
  • Calibration testing techniques
  • Occupational health and safety requirements
  • Relevant legislation and industry regulations

Skills and Competencies

Rand Water is looking for candidates with:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Analytical and diagnostic skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Customer service orientation
  • Ability to work outdoors and travel to different sites when required

Why Work for Rand Water?

Working at Rand Water offers the opportunity to:

  • Join one of South Africa’s leading water utilities
  • Gain valuable technical experience in water metering and instrumentation
  • Work on critical water infrastructure projects
  • Develop practical skills in calibration, maintenance and field testing
  • Build a stable career within a respected public utility

Application Closing Date

11 August 2026

Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.

Important Fraud Warning

Rand Water does not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process. If anyone asks for money in exchange for employment opportunities, treat it as fraud and report it through the official Rand Water fraud hotline.

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