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