PWWS454-2026 ARTISAN (PLUMBER)

DEPARTMENT: WATER AND SANITATION BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Waste Water Collection and Water Distribution

Section: Water Distribution

Location: Region 5

Reference number

PWWS454-2026

Position

ARTISAN (PLUMBER)

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

R388 116,00 – R539 040,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R525 933,00 – R718 031,00 per annum

Job purpose

To repair and maintain all the components of the water network, such as pipelines, valves, air valves, water meters and fire hydrants, and to upgrade the water reticulation system

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate trade certificate as Plumber (red seal)

At least two years’ relevant experience in a municipal water network maintenance environment

A valid Code C1 driving licence with a valid PrDP

Physical fitness and good health

Ability to do physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for continuous periods

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

Willingness and ability to work overtime and standby when required

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

Repair water leaks, including locating services and pipelines

Conduct maintenance on water meters

Upgrade the water network

Excavate identified areas by making use of workers or mechanical equipment

Repair leaks that are located, backfill trenches to set standards and clean the site

Conduct general administrative tasks, which includes the completion of time sheets

SAP

S70028401

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

J Nkosi (012 358 6994) or D Nkhuna (012 358 3821)