General Assistant – Plumbing & Irrigation Department
Company
Brights Hardware
Location
Cape Town (+1 other)
Posted
21 days ago
Via
via Talent.com
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Job Description
Job Description
• Purpose: The purpose of this job is to deliver exceptional customer service in such a manner that external and internal customers are satisfied including delivery and transfer drivers. This is accomplished by offering friendly customer service, ensuring clean and tidy environment and accurate loading of all customers’ products purchased ensuring that the Yard runs efficiently so that no losses of neither stock nor dissatisfied customers occur in order to have customers return to the store increasing sales and profit margins.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Loading customers vehicles, delivery trucks and transfer trucks promptly and accurately
• Ensuring that stock is properly stacked and counted
• Assist with pulling of stock for transfers
• Reporting stock shortages
• Reporting stock breakages
• Up keeping of tidiness and cleaning of area by sweeping and upholding good housekeeping
• Assisting customers with excellent customer service and product knowledge
• Bagging of stone/ sand
• Participating in perpetual stocktakes
• Ensuring housekeeping of work area
• Performing any work related tasks as delegated by your superior
REQUIREMENTS:
• Matric or Equivalent
• 1 Year minimum experience in Plumbing & Irrigation department (preferred)
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to numerically count stock
• Able to work independently and as a team player
• Be disciplined and motivated
• Ability to handle pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal)
• Physical fitness and stamina
• Purpose: The purpose of this job is to deliver exceptional customer service in such a manner that external and internal customers are satisfied including delivery and transfer drivers. This is accomplished by offering friendly customer service, ensuring clean and tidy environment and accurate loading of all customers’ products purchased ensuring that the Yard runs efficiently so that no losses of neither stock nor dissatisfied customers occur in order to have customers return to the store increasing sales and profit margins.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Loading customers vehicles, delivery trucks and transfer trucks promptly and accurately
• Ensuring that stock is properly stacked and counted
• Assist with pulling of stock for transfers
• Reporting stock shortages
• Reporting stock breakages
• Up keeping of tidiness and cleaning of area by sweeping and upholding good housekeeping
• Assisting customers with excellent customer service and product knowledge
• Bagging of stone/ sand
• Participating in perpetual stocktakes
• Ensuring housekeeping of work area
• Performing any work related tasks as delegated by your superior
REQUIREMENTS:
• Matric or Equivalent
• 1 Year minimum experience in Plumbing & Irrigation department (preferred)
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to numerically count stock
• Able to work independently and as a team player
• Be disciplined and motivated
• Ability to handle pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal)
• Physical fitness and stamina
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Electrician Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Electrician Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for electricians in South Africa is R28.79 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Electricians working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. This applies to all registered electrical contractors under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
What qualifications and experience are required to work as an electrician in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need an NQF Level 4 electrical engineering certificate plus a completed trade test at a registered trade test centre. A minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required before the trade test, with registration on the National Artisan Database mandatory from 1 January 2026.
What documents are needed to apply for electrician jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, NQF Level 4 certificate, trade test results, and proof of 3 years experience via the ESSA online portal. Applications without a valid Certificate of Compliance number are rejected immediately.
What are the standard working hours and leave benefits for electricians in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, electricians work 45 hours per week with 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service as of 2026. Sick leave is 36 days over a 3-year cycle and family responsibility leave is 3 days per year.
