WASH Field Engineer

Reference: DBN000053-CC-1

Our client is seeking two experienced WASH Technicians, with one position based in KwaZulu-Natal and one in Mpumalanga, to support the maintenance and operation of solar-powered rural water supply systems. Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs on boreholes, solar pumps, solar panels, electrical components, tanks and water distribution systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and solar system faults.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and restore water systems to operational condition.
• Conduct quarterly system inspections and monitor equipment performance.
• Perform water quality testing, chlorination checks and bacteriological sampling.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports and equipment registers.
• Train and support community-based pump operators in basic system maintenance.
• Coordinate with contractors, community representatives and programme teams.
• Travel extensively between assigned rural sites as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate, Diploma or equivalent technical qualification in Water Supply, WASH, Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience in rural water supply system operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrable experience with solar-powered water pumping systems, including solar pumps, PV panels, controllers and battery systems.
• Practical fault-finding and repair experience across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of water quality testing and SANS 241:2015 requirements.
• Valid Code B driver's licence (Code C1 advantageous).
• Willingness to travel extensively to rural sites, including overnight stays.

Advantageous

• Experience with Grundfos solar submersible pumps or equivalent systems.
• Knowledge of borehole testing, chlorination and water quality monitoring.
• Experience with remote monitoring systems and preventive maintenance.
• Experience training community-based operators.
• Ability to communicate in IsiZulu, Sepedi or Siswati.

Important: Applicants must indicate which regional position they are applying for and be willing to travel extensively within their assigned region.