Senior Artisan Assistant & Plumber

Rand Water; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal water utility in South Africa is seeking an artisan plumber assistant to support day-to-day plumbing maintenance. This role involves providing tools, assisting with repairs, and maintaining safety standards in the work area. The ideal candidate should have at least Grade 12, relevant plumbing training, and 1-2 years of experience in the plumbing trade. Strong planning and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant experience in plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of preparing, handling material and tools.
• Safety consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day plumbing maintenance work.
• Provide the artisan with tools and equipment.
• Repairs to domestic plumbing equipment.
• Assist Artisan with installation of geysers and other plumbing work.
• Conduct housekeeping in allocated areas.
• Excavate soil and rubble around plumbing pipes.

Skills

Planning and organising skills

Good communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Special Training (Basic plumbing) or Technical/School/College

Safety Training

Tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

Job Advert Summary

To assist with the day-to-day work related to the artisan plumber with plumbing maintenance work on buildings, sewerage, storm water drainage and general work preparation. To prepare all equipment, material and tools as delegated by the plumber. Installation of domestic plumbing equipment and assist with fabrication and installation of all piping related to the plumbing trade and/or to the plumber’s instruction. To ensure that all equipment is used safely and according to standards of work as determined by the plumber/Assistant Civil Foreman.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Special Training (Basic plumbing) or Technical/School/Collage
• Safety Training will be an advantage
• 1-2 years relevant experience in plumbing trade

Primary Duties

• Provide the artisan with tools and equipment
• Repairs of domestic plumbing equipment, blocked drains, storm water drainage
• Assist Artisan with installation and/or replacement of geysers, pressure relief and safety valves, sanitary ware and all connections associated with this work
• Loading and off loading of material and equipment
• Preparation of work area/surface
• Conduct housekeeping in allocated areas i.e. Cleaning of tools and equipment and where work was performed, toolboxes, tools, cupboards, material storage areas regularly
• Safety awareness
• Excavate soil and rubble around plumbing pipes to provide access for the plumber to conduct the plumbing work

Knowledge

• Knowledge of plumping tools
• Preparing, handling material and tools

Skills

• Planning and organising skills
• Good communication skills

Attitude

• Safety consciousness
• Team player and good motivator
• Self-disciplined and punctual
• Pro-active and quality oriented