Artisan - Construction

ELIGIBILITY

Suitable Qualified

Candidates

CLOSING DATE

25.09.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

WS 141/26 (External)

SALARY

R 331 577 per annum (T08)

DEPARTMENT

Distribution Services

DIRECTORATE

WATER AND SANITATION Artisan - Construction

Requirements

• Plumbing Trade Test certificate in accordance with S26D of the

Skills Development Act, Act 97 of 1998 (Red seal).

• One (1) to two (2) years post apprenticeship relevant experience.
• Grade 12 will be advantageous.
• Valid Code 10 driver’s licence with PrDP.
• Council Driving Authority will be advantageous.
• Candidates who are not in possession of the Council Driving

Authority will be required to undergo a driving assessment as part

of the Recruitment and Selection process.

• SAP literacy will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of reticulation networks and plumbing/construction

processes as well as Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Successful candidate/s will be:

o Required to be physically fit and able bodied. Must be able to

lift heavy manhole covers, carry heavy equipment, and fit into

confined spaces.

o Required to work in all weather conditions.

o Required to work standby, outside normal working hours during

emergencies and planned overtime.

o Must be prepared to enter confined areas.

Key Performance Areas

• Planned and predictive maintenance to ensure that maintenance

cycles and work procedures are implemented.

• Ensure that networks are installed, operated, maintained, and

repaired according to safe work procedures enabling

uninterrupted and optimum functionality of the distribution/

conveyance systems.

• Fault-finding to ensure faults are detected, effectively repaired and

functionality restored with minimal disruption to services.

• Supervision and administration to ensure that tasks, instructions,

and findings are coordinated, communicated, and understood.

• Capturing information to ensure details of activities are accurately

recorded.

• Ensure details of activities are accurately recorded to facilitate the

processing of information related to productivity personnel, time

and material allocation and utilization for specific assignments.

• Ensuring a safe work environment through the application of health