PWWS417-2026 ARTISAN (FITTER AND TURNER)

Date: 6 Mar 2026

Location: Rietvlei Dam, Rietvlei Dam, ZA, Rietvlei D

Company: City of Tshwane

DEPARTMENT: WATER AND SANITATION BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Bulk and Waste Water Services

Section: Bulk Water Supply

Location: Rietvlei Dam

 




Reference number

PWWS417-2026

 

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

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 water networks, such as pipelines, valves, air valves, water meters and fire hydrants, and to upgrade the water reticulation system

 

Appointment 

requirements

Trade certificate as fitter and turner (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

Conduct maintenance and repairs on plant equipment

Perform routine inspections at boreholes, springs and fountains

Perform routine services on chlorine and chemical equipment

Remove and place granular activated carbon

Supervise subordinates

Conduct routine inspections of Rietvlei Dam wall

Perform 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

S70007004

 

 

New/natural attrition

New

 

 

 

Enquiries

D Tshabalala (012 358 5759), L Masemola (012 358 8609),
M Nkadimeng (012 358 6043) or D Nkhuna (012 358 3821)