Artisan Plumber
Company
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Location
Pretoria
Posted
4 days ago
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Job Description
An industrial services company in Pretoria is hiring a General Assistant to support various departments with manual handling, site cleanup, and basic equipment operation. The role offers on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement into skilled trade positions.
Responsibilities
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with clients, tenants, and members of the public.
• Perform general manual labour tasks including lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading materials and equipment.
• Perform minor building repairs including painting, patching walls, fixing leaks, and replacing broken fixtures.
• Adhere to all occupational health and safety procedures and wear prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, storage rooms, and external grounds.
Requirements
• Flexibility to work shifts including nights, weekends, and public holidays as rostered.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills; a high school certificate or equivalent is preferred.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Clean criminal record and willingness to undergo background checks and vetting.
Qualifications
Trade Test Certificate in relevant trade.
Responsibilities
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with clients, tenants, and members of the public.
• Perform general manual labour tasks including lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading materials and equipment.
• Perform minor building repairs including painting, patching walls, fixing leaks, and replacing broken fixtures.
• Adhere to all occupational health and safety procedures and wear prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, storage rooms, and external grounds.
Requirements
• Flexibility to work shifts including nights, weekends, and public holidays as rostered.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills; a high school certificate or equivalent is preferred.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Clean criminal record and willingness to undergo background checks and vetting.
Qualifications
Trade Test Certificate in relevant trade.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for drivers in South Africa is R32.45 per hour from 1 March 2026 under the National Minimum Wage Act. Drivers working more than 45 hours per week must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the hourly rate. This applies to all Code 08, 10 and 14 licence holders in the road freight and passenger sectors.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, all drivers of vehicles over 3 500 kg or carrying passengers for reward must hold a valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) renewed every five years. Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, medical certificate and police clearance at any Driving Licence Testing Centre. Without a PrDP, employment contracts are invalid under the National Road Traffic Act.
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What are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for drivers in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, drivers may work a maximum of 45 ordinary hours per week with at least 36 consecutive hours of rest. Annual leave is 15 working days after the first year of employment, plus 10 public holidays and sick leave of 30 days over a three-year cycle. Night shift drivers receive an additional R4.50 per hour allowance from March 2026.
