PWWS418-2026 ARTISAN (PLUMBER)

DEPARTMENT: WATER AND SANITATION BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Bulk and Waste Water Services

Section: Bulk Water Supply

Location: 11 Johannes Ramokhoase Street

Reference number

PWWS418-2026

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

R370 512,00 – R514 596,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R503 527,00 – R686 919,00 per annum

Job purpose

To repair and maintain all components of bulk water networks, such as control valves, large diameter pipelines, isolating valves, air valves and bulk water meters, and assist service providers in upgrading bulk water infrastructure

Appointment 

requirements

Trade certificate as plumber (red seal)

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

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code C1 driving licence with PrDP

Computer literacy

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

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

Operate and maintain 175 reservoirs, 985 control valves, 2 000 isolating valves and steel water pipes with diameters of 250 mm up to 1 200 mm with internal pressures in excess of 25 bar

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

Repair water leaks on pipelines

Conduct general and administrative duties (time sheets, overtime, materials, plant, transport and labour)

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

Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993)

Perform generic supervisory duties

SAP

S70007377

New/natural attrition

New

Enquiries

P Nel (012 358 5840), M Nkadimeng (012 358 6043) or D Nkhuna (012 358 3821)