Artisan Plumber REF NO: KDHC 14/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

Short Summary

Artisan Plumber REF NO: KDHC 14/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health August, 2026 | MyJobMag with KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health August, 2026. REQUIREMENTS : Minimum Education Qualification: Grade 12. Completed apprenticeship and passing trade test in term of provisions of section 13 2 h of the Manpower Training Act of 1981. Minimum 5 years’ experience post trade test experience on plumbing trade related plant…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Artisan Plumber REF NO: KDHC 14/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
• Organization: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health August, 2026
• Country / coverage: South Africa
• Location: South Africa
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-08-26
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum Education Qualification: Grade 12. Completed apprenticeship and passing trade test in term of provisions of section 13 2 h of the Manpower Training Act of 1981. Minimum 5 years’ experience post trade test experience on plumbing trade related plant and equipment. Valid code 08 drivers’ licence. Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of the occupational health and safety act. Technical and practical skills and experience of the trade. Good knowledge of standby hospital plant machinery / all underground piping systems. Safe working procedures, isolation procedures as stipulated by the OHS act. Good verbal and written communication, problem solving, conflict resolutions skills and good interpersonal relations, planning, organizing, customer focus and responsiveness, decision making, team leadership. Computer literacy. Insight and knowledge on legal compliance. Management of staff Human Resources and Labour Relations, compilation of reports and performance management reports. DUTIES : Visual checks and repairs of all plant and equipment under his/her supervision i.e., all water pipes / conduct monthly water reading and quarterly water testing. Plan and carry out all major maintenance plumbing works carried out in the hospital. Inspect all new and existing works as completed by contractors. Exercise control of tradesman aid and handyman under his/her supervision Daily reporting of fault, job progress on job cards, time sheets and material stock. Oversee and manage hospital maintenance inclusive of day to day, emergency, routine / preventative maintenance. Manage human resources effectively & efficiently and promote sound labour relations. Perform administrative and related functions. Maintain and advance expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise. The incumbent will be expected to do Standby duties, work overtime and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• REQUIREMENTS : Minimum Education Qualification: Grade 12.
• Completed apprenticeship and passing trade test in term of provisions of section 13 2 h of the Manpower Training Act of 1981.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience post trade test experience on plumbing trade related plant and equipment.
• Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of the occupational health and safety act.
• Technical and practical skills and experience of the trade.
• Good knowledge of standby hospital plant machinery / all underground piping systems.

Requirements / Eligibility

• : Minimum Education Qualification: Grade 12.
• Completed apprenticeship and passing trade test in term of provisions of section 13 2 h of the Manpower Training Act of 1981.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience post trade test experience on plumbing trade related plant and equipment.
• Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of the occupational health and safety act.
• Technical and practical skills and experience of the trade.

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