STC - Plumber (12 months)

South African Airways; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

South African Airways in Kempton Park seeks a qualified Plumber to install, maintain, inspect, repair and troubleshoot plumbing systems across SAA facilities, ensuring reliable water supply, sanitation and regulatory compliance.

The role involves executing PPM schedules, responding to breakdowns, supervising contractors, maintaining asset records, and upholding OHSA standards to meet SLAs. This contract requires hands-on, independent work in a large facility environment.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent
• Trade Certificate as Plumber is essential
• Valid driver’s licence required
• OHS training required
• National Certificate in Plumbing
• Backflow Prevention Certification advantageous
• Legionella Awareness Training advantageous
• First Aid Certification advantageous
• Working at Heights Certification advantageous
• Confined Space Entry Certification advantageous
• 2–3 years post-trade plumbing experience
• Experience in commercial, industrial, airport or large facilities environments

Responsibilities

• Execute plumbing PPM schedules.
• Inspect pipework, valves, tanks, pumps and drainage systems.
• Attend to plumbing breakdowns and leaks.
• Repair burst pipes and blocked drains.
• Restore water and sanitation services within SLAs.
• Monitor water consumption and address losses.
• Supervise plumbing contractors and verify workmanship.
• Maintain plumbing asset records and assess asset condition.
• Identify replacement/refurbishment needs and plan accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, regulations and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments before maintenance activities.

Skills

OHSA

Water conservation

Facilities management

Asset lifecycle management

Leak detection

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & organising

Independent work

Education

Trade Certificate: Plumber

National Certificate in Plumbing

Grade 12 / Matric

OHS training

Valid Driver's Licence

Backflow Prevention Certification (adv)

Legionella Awareness Training (adv)

Job description

To install, maintain, inspect, repair, and troubleshoot plumbing systems and water infrastructure across SAA facilities to ensure reliable water supply, sanitation services, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted facility operations.

Principal Accountabilities

• Execute plumbing PPM schedules
• Inspect pipework, valves, tanks, pumps, and drainage systems
• Conduct statutory inspections where required
• Attend to plumbing breakdowns and leaks
• Repair burst pipes and blocked drains
• Restore water and sanitation services within agreed SLAs
• Monitor water consumption
• Identify and address water losses
• Implement water conservation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with plumbing regulations and standards
• Conduct risk assessments before maintenance activities
• Adhere to OHS requirements
• Maintain plumbing asset records
• Assess asset condition
• Recommend replacement or refurbishment projects
• Supervise plumbing contractors
• Verify quality of workmanship
• Monitor contractor performance and safety compliance

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4
• Trade Test Certificate: Plumber essential
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training
• National Certificate in Plumbing
• Backflow Prevention Certification advantageous
• Legionella Awareness Training advantageous
• First Aid Certification advantageous
• Working at Heights Certification
• Confined Space Entry Certification advantageous
• 2 - 3 years post-trade plumbing experience
• Experience in commercial, industrial, airport, or large facilities environments

Knowledge and Skills

• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• National Building Regulations
• SANS 10252 Water Supply Installations
• SANS 10254 (Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Fixed Electric Storage Water Heating Systems)
• Water conservation principles
• Facilities Management practices
• Asset lifecycle management, risk management processes, plumbing fault-finding and diagnostics
• Leak detection
• Problem-solving ability
• Communication skills
• Planning and organising
• Ability to work independently

Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Positive attitude
• Team player
• Physical fitness for manual work

Additional Information

Please note: This ia 12-month contract position. Thereshould be no expectation of permanent placement upon completion of the 12-month contract period.