WATER TECHNICIAN / PLUMBER (LONEHILL, JOHANNESBURG)

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Water Technician to implement and maintain water savings across properties. The ideal candidate will hold a National Diploma in Civil Engineering with a Plumbing Trade Certificate and have 10–15 years of plumbing experience. Responsibilities include recommending interventions and ensuring optimal water efficiency. Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to draft basic schematics.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years’ plumbing experience.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Commitment to health & safety and ethical practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain water savings across 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

WATER TECHNICIAN / PLUMBER (LONEHILL, JOHANNESBURG)

2025-10-10 - 2025-11-09

Permanent

NEL012395

Trade and Technical

Gauteng , JHB - Northern Suburbs

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.

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

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