STC - Plumber SAA Technical (12 Months) at South African Airways (SAA)

Job Purpose    

• To install, maintain, inspect, repair, and troubleshoot plumbing systems and water infrastructure across SAA facilities to ensure reliable water supply, sanitation services, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted facility operations.

Principal Accountabilities    

• Execute plumbing PPM schedules
• Inspect pipework, valves, tanks, pumps, and drainage systems
• Conduct statutory inspections where required
• Attend to plumbing breakdowns and leaks
• Repair burst pipes and blocked drains
• Restore water and sanitation services within agreed SLAs
• Monitor water consumption
• Identify and address water losses
• Implement water conservation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with plumbing regulations and standards
• Conduct risk assessments before maintenance activities
• Adhere to OHS requirements
• Maintain plumbing asset records
• Assess asset condition
• Recommend replacement or refurbishment projects
• Supervise plumbing contractors
• Verify quality of workmanship
• Monitor contractor performance and safety compliance

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4
• Trade Test Certificate: Plumber essential
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training
• National Certificate in Plumbing
• Backflow Prevention Certification advantageous
• Legionella Awareness Training advantageous
• First Aid Certification advantageous
• Working at Heights Certification
• Confined Space Entry Certification advantageous
• 2 - 3 years post-trade plumbing experience
• Experience in commercial, industrial, airport, or large facilities environments

Knowledge and Skills    

• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• National Building Regulations
• SANS 10252 Water Supply Installations
• SANS 10254 (Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Fixed Electric Storage Water Heating Systems)
• Water conservation principles
• Facilities Management practices
• Asset lifecycle management, risk management processes, plumbing fault-finding and diagnostics
• Leak detection
• Problem-solving ability
• Communication skills
• Planning and organising
• Ability to work independently

Attributes    

• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Positive attitude
• Team player
• Physical fitness for manual work

Deadline:27th October,2026