POST 08/532 : ARTISAN ASSISTANT (PLUMBING)
Directorate: Engineering and Technical Support Services
SALARY : R193 359 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town (Bellville Mobile Workshop)
 
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Grade 10 or equivalent. Experience: Appropriate experience of maintenance and repairs of Building components (Plumbing). Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B) driver’s licence. Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skilfully and safely. Ability to perform heavy physical labour. Ability to handle tools. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal skills. Good communication skills. Sound Knowledge of mainly in Building related trades, like: (Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting and Building). Basic sound knowledge of the SANS 10 – 400 Building Regulation. Be conversant with the requirements of the Machinery and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Must have knowledgeable experience in Building trades.
 
DUTIES : Assist Artisan foreman and Artisan in the execution of their respective duties. Carry out maintenance and repairs of building fixtures and components. Maintain repairs and cleaning of drains on regular basis. Ensure clean water supply to facilities. Assist with repairs, alterations and emergency breakdowns (including after-hours repairs). Must be able to perform standby duties when required. Assist with the control and requisitioning of material and parts. Take control over tools and materials. Ensure that all tools and materials are available before commencing any tasks. Clean areas where work has been carried out. Ensure repairs and installations is executed according to SANS 10 – 400 Building Regulation as per Part “P”.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr JP Louw Tel No: (021) 830-3771
 
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.

APPLICATIONS : APPLY NOW.
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2026, 17:00 PM
NOTE : It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.