ARTISAN PRODUCTION: PLUMBER

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

Job summary

Department of Infrastructure Development in Pretoria seeks an Artisan Production: Plumber to produce designs per client specs, render QA, inspect and repair equipment, and service facilities. The role includes maintaining records, contributing to the operational plan, and mentoring staff.

A trade test certificate and up to two years’ experience are required, along with a valid driver’s license. Applicants are encouraged with equity targets and assessments.

Qualifications

• Trade Test Certificate is required.
• 0-2 years’ experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OHS Act knowledge and departmental policies.
• Computer-aided applications and production process knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs according to client specification and production capability.
• Render quality assurance of produced objects and inspect equipment for faults.
• Repair equipment to standards and test repairs against specifications.
• Service equipment as scheduled and document results.
• Provide inputs to the operational plan and maintain job records.
• Supervise and mentor staff; stay updated on new technologies.

Skills

Technical report writing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Planning

Organising

Self-management

Creativity

Analytical

Education

Trade Test Certificate

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

ARTISAN PRODUCTION: PLUMBER

• Reference Number : REFS/056863
• 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: Public Service Legislation, Policies and Regulations, OHS Act. Knowledge of Departmental policies, strategies and procedures. Computer-aided technical applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Computer-aided applications. Production process knowledge and skills. SKILLS: Technical report writing, problem solving and analysis, decision making, teamwork, creativity, analytical, self-management, communication, computer skills, planning and organising. ATTRIBUTES- Team player, customer-focused and Reliable.

Duties :

• Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production capability. Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification 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 :

• In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• 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.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Pretoria West Facility Maintenance Hub

Closing Date : 09-11-2026