PWWS473-2026 ARTISAN (FITTER AND TURNER)

DEPARTMENT: WATER AND SANITATION BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Bulk and Waste Water Services

Section: Bulk Water Supply

Location: Rietvlei Dam

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Reference number

PWWS473-2026

Position

ARTISAN (FITTER AND TURNER)

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 water networks, 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 Fitter and Turner (red seal)

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

A valid Code C1 driving licence with PrDP

Physical fitness and good health

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

Willingness and ability to work standby, shifts and overtime

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

Ensure the operation and maintenance of 175 reservoirs, 985 control valves, 2 000 isolating valves and steel water pipes with a diameter of 250 mm up to 1 200 mm with internal pressures in excess of 25 bar

Ensure continuous monitoring of reservoirs and pump stations with the need to upgrade control systems, bulk water mains and other bulk water services

Repair water leaks on pipelines

Perform general administration (time sheets, overtime, materials, plant, transport and labour)

Operate control valve systems and other apparatus works to ensure that sufficient capacity is always available

SAP

S70007004

New/natural attrition

WPC

Enquiries

D Tshabalala (012 358 5759), M Nkadimeng (012 358 6043) or D Nkhuna (012 358 4233)