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doesn't unticking "Show screen saver after" under System Preferences -> Desktop & Screen Saver -> Screen Saver work?
 
Got it, thanks.

I was looking for the NEVER option from the time setting drop down list.

After unticking that check box, the time setting is now disabled.
 
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