Artisan Plumber REF NO: STC02/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 (senior certificate) N3/NQL 3. Passing a trade test in plumbing in terms of section (1 392) of the manpower training act 1981, as amended. Artisan 
• Grade A: 0-2 years’ experience in plumbing field. Artisan 
• Grade B: At least 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in an area after obtaining the relevant trade certificate. Valid driver’s license.
• NB: work experience (certificate of service) endorsed by HR Office. Valid driver’s license Code 8/ 10. Certificate in Records Management.
• Knowledge, Skill, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and safety standards. Knowledge of basic maintenance and repair of broken pipes. Knowledge of safety systems of work. Ability to work independently. Ability to work under pressure. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Knowledge of Batho Pele principles.

DUTIES :

• Installation, Repairs and maintenance of high pressure and low-pressure geyser. Installation and repairs to toilets, urinals and other ablution facilities such as shower and baths. Etc. Installation and repair to water sewerage reticulation system. Clear blocked drains, guttery, down pipes, wastewater lines and branch lines.
• Take and record water supply readings daily. Maintenance on fire hose main supply readings daily. Daily reporting fault, job progress and daily completion of job card/time sheets as per auditor’s instruction Be prepared to visit primary health care clinics to perform maintenance duties when required. Installation of gutter and down pipes and galvanized pipes.
• Compile and submit reports, provide input on the compilation of technical report. From part of multi-disciplinary team doing rounds in the hospital and clinics and necessary steps to fix all identified shortfalls. Be prepared to work overtime and standby duties. To take responsibility for in-house training and advancement of subordinates. To perform standby duties and after-hours call outs. Keep an up to date and current equipment register .Be responsible for materials issued and completing job cards
• .Always adhere to safe working practices (in accordance to the O.H. & S ACT85/1993) . Daily reporting fault progress and daily completion of job cards/time sheets as per auditor’s instructions .Job cards for completed work must be signed by the department concerned and list material used .Attend safety and practical orientated training courses and lectures. To perform standby duties and after-hours call outs.
• These duties at times can include the duties associated with other trade such as the fitter, plumber the carpenter. Work overtime with remuneration when considering and with the approval of the maintenance supervisor must be prepared, at times of crisis, to perform other essential services such as strikes, floods etc.viz. Maintenance oriented duties.