PWWS423-2026 ARTISAN (PLUMBER): METERING MANAGEMENT (2 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT: WATER AND SANITATION BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Planning and Implementation

Section: Water Conservation and Demand Management

Location: 11 Johannes Ramokhoase Street

Reference number

PWWS423-2026

Position

ARTISAN (PLUMBER): METERING MANAGEMENT (2 POSTS)

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 install, remove, repair and/or maintain various components, including meters, data loggers and controllers

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

Install and maintain water meters and pressure reducing valves

Install data loggers, controllers and other monitoring devices

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

Perform generic supervisory duties

Conduct site water audits and meter inspections

Repair or replace obsolete or stolen water meters

Verify and collect water meter-related data

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

Deal with and assist customers to resolve their problems and queries

Ensure quality control (meter installations and maintenance)

Register and report any tampering or bypassing of water meters (illegal connections)

SAP

S70006800; S70006849

New/natural attrition

New

Enquiries

P Ngobeni (012 358 5824), M Nkadimeng (012 358 6043) or
D Nkhuna (012 358 3821)