32000560 - Artisan (Plumber)
Company
eThekwini Municipality
Location
Durban
Posted
11 days ago
Via
via MyJobMag
Job Description
Key Responsibility Areas:
• Identifies the location of burst water pipes and assesses the extent of repair.
• Repairs the damaged pipe or engages approved Contractors to carry out necessary repairs.
• Lays and maintains collapsed live sewer pipes and underground burst water pipes for Council Rental Stock.
• Conduct pre-inspection to determine whether there is a blockage, or the sewer pipe has collapsed.
• Replaces pipe or clears blockages and updates jobs card.
• Attends to queries lodged by tenants.
• Supervises Handyman Assistants on site.
• Implements proper safety standards and ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Essential Requirements:
• Trade Test Certificate in Plumbing.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements:
• 3 Years relevant experience.
• Identifies the location of burst water pipes and assesses the extent of repair.
• Repairs the damaged pipe or engages approved Contractors to carry out necessary repairs.
• Lays and maintains collapsed live sewer pipes and underground burst water pipes for Council Rental Stock.
• Conduct pre-inspection to determine whether there is a blockage, or the sewer pipe has collapsed.
• Replaces pipe or clears blockages and updates jobs card.
• Attends to queries lodged by tenants.
• Supervises Handyman Assistants on site.
• Implements proper safety standards and ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Essential Requirements:
• Trade Test Certificate in Plumbing.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements:
• 3 Years relevant experience.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for welders in South Africa is R27.85 per hour as of 1 January 2026 under the National Minimum Wage Act. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times this rate for hours worked beyond 45 per week in the metal industry.
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What are the legal working hours and annual leave entitlements for welders in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week with 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Public holidays and family responsibility leave of 3 days per year are additional entitlements.
