ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A-C: PLUMBER

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 253,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Infrastructure Development in Gauteng seeks an Artisan Production Grade A-C: Plumber. The role requires a valid Trade Test Certificate, 0–2 years’ experience, and a valid driver’s license.

You will work in Maintenance, producing designs, inspecting and repairing facilities, and ensuring quality assurance across equipment and production lines. Applicants should be aligned with public service policies and OHS requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires an appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
• Minimum of 0–2 years’ experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs according to client specifications and within limits of production capability; produce objects with material and equipment according to job specifications and recognised standards.
• Render quality assurance of produced objects and inspect equipment for technical faults; repair equipment and facilities according to standards.
• Test, service and maintain equipment; compile and submit reports; keep job records; supervise and mentor staff.

Skills

Public Service Legislation

OHS Act

Policy Knowledge

Departmental policies

Computer-aided tech

Legal compliance

Production process knowledge

Technical report writing

Problem solving

Team work

Decision making

Creativity

Analytical

Self-management

Communication

Computer skills

Planning and organizing

Team player

Customer-focused

Reliable

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A-C: PLUMBER

• Reference Number : REFS/056901
• Directorate : Maintenance
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R253 341.00 – R 424 371.00 per annum (plus benefits). The offer is Based on recognition of experience after a Trade test certificate. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants).
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• An Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. A minimum of 0 – 2 years’ experience. A valid driver’s license.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of Public Service Legislation, Policies and Regulations. OHS Act. Knowledge of the Departmental policies, strategies and procedures. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Production process knowledge and skills. SKILLS: Technical report writing. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team Work. Creativity. Analytical. Self-management. Communication. Computer skills. Planning and organising. ATTRIBUTES: Team player. Customer-focused. Reliable.

Duties :

• Produce designs according to client specifications and within limits ofproduction capability. Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specifications and recognised standards. Render quality assurance of produced objects. Inspect equipment and/or facilities for technical faults. Repair equipment and facilities according to standards. Test repair equipment and/or facilities against specifications. Service equipment and/or facilities according to schedule. Render quality assurance of serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities. Compile and submit reports. Provide inputs to the operational plan. Keep and maintain job record/register. Supervise and mentor staff. Keep up with new technologies and procedures for continuous individual development.

Notes :

• All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s). Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Laundry: Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate Trade Test Certificate?

Do you have a Minimum of 0 – 2 years’ experience?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?