PWWS424-2026 ARTISAN (PLUMBER): WATER AUDIT

DEPARTMENT: WATER AND SANITATION BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Planning and Implementation

Section: Water Conservation and Demand Management

Location: Lesedi House

Reference number

PWWS424-2026

Position

ARTISAN (PLUMBER): WATER AUDIT

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T10

Scale

R370 512,00 – R514 596,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R503 527,00 – R686 919,00 per annum

Job purpose

To execute field water audits, trace illegal connections and enforce the City’s by-laws to reduce unaccounted water

Appointment 

requirements

Trade certificate as plumber (red seal)

At least two years’ relevant experience in plumbing, preferably in a local government environment with knowledge of various water meters

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Physical fitness and good health with the ability to make actual site visits

Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Good communication skills; ability to be creative; problem-solving skills; ability to work under pressure; willingness and ability to work as part of a team; ability to work in confined spaces, at high altitudes and below ground level in trenches; ability to work under an extreme workload and to deliver work within the required time planned; ability to plan effectively and to work with minimum supervision and assistance

Primary functions

Conduct site water audits and meter inspections

Conduct water audit inspections

Repair or replace obsolete or stolen water meters

Verify and collect water meter-related data

Investigate unauthorised water connections

Detect internal infrastructure water leaks (internal pipelines, fittings, etc)

Conduct municipal water network data validation

Issue spot fines for illegal connections or unauthorised water consumption

Investigate new building sites for compliance

Communicate and liaise with the public to inform consumers of their responsibilities

Educate consumers about their responsibilities and the role they play in ensuring effective service delivery in terms of water supply

Deal with and assist customers to resolve their problems and queries

Conduct quality control through performance reporting and so forth

Register and report any tampering or bypassing of water meters

Determine ownership of a water meter

Plan and schedule work daily

SAP

S70006694

New/natural attrition

New

Enquiries

P Majola (012 358 1181), M Nkadimeng (012 358 6043) or
D Nkhuna (012 358 3821)