WATER TECHNICIAN / PLUMBER (LONEHILL, JOHANNESBURG)

MPRTC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Water Technician to implement and maintain water savings across assigned properties. The ideal candidate will have extensive plumbing experience and expertise in water audit and efficiency. Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety and ethical practices are essential. Willingness to travel is also required.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years’ plumbing experience is essential.
• Commitment to health & safety, company values, and ethical practices is required.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain water savings across assigned properties.
• Recommend interventions and monitor water usage.
• Ensure optimal water efficiency throughout contracts.

Skills

Water audit and efficiency expertise

Installation and repair of bulk infrastructure

Domestic plumbing repairs

Knowledge of older pipe systems

Experience with water conservation

Understanding of bulk infrastructure

Planning and troubleshooting

Strong communication and reporting skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Chrome

Ability to draft basic reticulation schematics

Education

N6 / National Diploma in Civil Engineering with Plumbing Trade Certificate

Job description

SUMMARY

The Water Technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining water savings across assigned properties. The role includes recommending interventions, monitoring water usage, and ensuring optimal water efficiency throughout the duration of contracts. Occasional work on other sites or regions may be required.

POSITION INFO

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• N6 / National Diploma in Civil Engineering with Plumbing Trade Certificate
• 10–15 years’ plumbing experience

Requirements

• Water audit and efficiency expertise
• Installation and repair of bulk infrastructure (meters, valves, pipework 15–250mm)
• Domestic plumbing repairs (cisterns, taps, flush valves, stopcocks)
• Knowledge of older pipe systems (asbestos cement, galvanised)
• Experience with water conservation (boreholes, rain / grey water harvesting)
• Understanding of bulk infrastructure (reservoirs, pump stations, step tests)
• Planning, troubleshooting, and selecting appropriate tools / materials
• Knowledge of water infrastructure and demand management
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Google Chrome
• Ability to draft basic reticulation schematics
• Commitment to health & safety, company values, and ethical practices
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel
• Based in Johannesburg North