ARTISAN PRODUCTION: PLUMBER

Job Overview

St Chads CHC is advertising for an Artisan Production Plumber (Ref No: STC03/2026) in Ezakheni. The position offers a salary of R253,341 per annum plus benefits. Applicants must possess a Grade 12 certificate, a relevant Trade Test Certificate, a valid driver's license, and 0-2 years of plumbing experience. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing plumbing, geysers, ablution facilities, and water reticulation systems across the CHC and local clinics. Applications can be submitted via courier or email.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Standard 10/ Grade 12 certificate
• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in terms of section 13(9)(2)(h) of the Manpower Act of 1981 as amended
• Valid Driver’s License
• A minimum of 0-2 years’ experience as a Plumber in an appropriate field
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and safety standards
• Knowledge of basic maintenance and repair of broken pipes
• Knowledge of safety systems of work
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Knowledge of Batho Pele principles

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Installation, repairs and maintenance of high pressure and low-pressure geysers
• Installation and repairs to toilets, urinals and other ablutions facilities such as shower and baths
• Installation and repairs to water and sewerage reticulation system
• Clear blocked drains, gutters, down pipes, wastewater lines and branch lines
• Take and record water supply readings daily
• Maintenance on fire hose main supply, fire hose and fire hydrants
• Daily reporting of faults, job progress and daily completion of job cards and time sheets
• Visit primary health care clinics to perform maintenance duties when required
• Installation of gutters, down pipes and galvanized pipes
• Compile and submit reports, provide input on the compilation of technical reports
• Deputize Artisan Foreman when required to do so
• Form part of multi-disciplinary team doing rounds in the CHC and clinics to fix identified shortfalls
• Work overtime and standby duties, including after hours call outs
• Take responsibility for in-house training and advancement of subordinates
• Supervise handyman and assist other tradesmen when requested

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