Job Description

ELIGIBILITY



All Qualified Candidates



CLOSING DATE



26.09.2025



REFERENCE NUMBER



WS 176/25



SALARY



R 448 307.00 per annum



DEPARTMENT



Distribution Services



DIRECTORATE



WATER AND SANITATION Specialist Engineering Artisan



Requirements



Plumbing Trade Test certificate in accordance with S26D

of the Skills Development Act, Act 97 of 1998. (Red seal)



3-5 years' post-apprenticeship experience Code C driver's licence PrDP will be advantageous SAP literacy will be advantageous Knowledge of reticulation networks and plumbing/construction

processes as well as Occupational Health and Safety Act



Physically fit and able-bodied Ability to lift heavy manhole covers, carry heavy equipment and

fit into confined spaces



Required to work in all weather conditions Required to work outside normal working hours during

emergencies, perform standby duties and planned overtime



Willingness to enter confined areas.

Key Performance Areas



Network control and monitoring to ensure optimal operation

of water reticulation system



Troubleshooting to ensure faults are detected and repaired

and functionality restored with minimal disruption



Inspections to ensure maintenance and repair sequences are

efficient and effective



Activating and coordinating appropriate technical response

teams to ensure that defects are attended to with optimal



efficiency.



Capture relevant feedback on service request/ maintenance

orders/ job cards



Preparing resource requirements and completing service/works

orders



Reviewing drawings and building codes and specifications to

determine work details and procedures.



Performs activities within a trade that involves designing,

constructing, repairing, fabricating, fault finding and diagnostics.



Uses the full range of appropriate tools and equipment.



Complete inspection reports for the attention of the supervisor. * Works independently and required to supervise staff.