Artisan (Plumber) (Level Ii) at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Co-ordinates and controls specialized/technical plumbing tasks/activities by organizing materials and issuing instructions and guidelines.

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Interprets and co-ordinates specific pre-work/site requirements with regards to installation, repairs and, planned and predictive maintenance sequences and guides the activities of personnel.
• Completes internal transactional documentation (e.g. time sheets, log sheet, progress and productivity field report, etc.) and related forms (Vehicle checklist).
• Co-ordinates activities/ sequences associated with trouble shooting/ fault finding process to identify reasons for control valve failure in the supply of water.
• Co-ordinates activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of water systems and components.

Essential Requirements    

• Qualified Artisan Plumber or Water Service Hand in terms of relevant legislation.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code C1).
• Valid Professional Drivers Permit.
• Certification in Basic First Aid and Basic Safety to be completed within 6 to 12 months from date of appointment.
• 3 Years relevant experience at an Artisan level in Municipal plumbing with knowledge of large diameter water reticulation mains.
• Computer Literacy.
• Preferred Requirements    
• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree.
• Valid driver's license (Code EC) with PrDP.
• 4 Years relevant experience