ARTISAN PLUMBER

Department of Health

Reference number: STC02/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R237 453 per annum. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (optional), Homeowner Allowance (subject to meeting prescribed requirements), plus 8% Rural Allowance.
Centre: ST Chads CHC
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 (senior certificate) N3/NQL 3. Passing a trade test in plumbing in terms of section (1 392) of the manpower training act 1981, as amended. Artisan Grade A: 0-2 years’ experience in plumbing field. Artisan Grade B: At least 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in an area after obtaining the relevant trade certificate. Valid driver’s license. NB: work experience (certificate of service) endorsed by HR Office. Valid driver’s license Code 8/ 10. Certificate in Records Management. Knowledge, Skill, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and safety standards. Knowledge of basic maintenance and repair of broken pipes. Knowledge of safety systems of work. Ability to work independently. Ability to work under pressure. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Knowledge of Batho Pele principles.

Duties

Installation, Repairs and maintenance of high pressure and low-pressure geyser. Installation and repairs to toilets, urinals and other ablution facilities such as shower and baths. Etc. Installation and repair to water sewerage reticulation system. Clear blocked drains, guttery, down pipes, wastewater lines and branch lines. Take and record water supply readings daily. Maintenance on fire hose main supply readings daily. Daily reporting fault, job progress and daily completion of job card/time sheets as per auditor’s instruction Be prepared to visit primary health care clinics to perform maintenance duties when required. Installation of gutter and down pipes and galvanized pipes. Compile and submit reports, provide input on the compilation of technical report. From part of multi-disciplinary team doing rounds in the hospital and clinics and necessary steps to fix all identified shortfalls. Be prepared to work overtime and standby duties. To take responsibility for in-house training and advancement of subordinates. To perform standby duties and after-hours call outs. Keep an up to date and current equipment register .Be responsible for materials issued and completing job cards .Always adhere to safe working practices (in accordance to the O.H. & S ACT85/1993) .Daily reporting fault progress and daily completion of job cards/time sheets as per auditor’s instructions .Job cards for completed work must be signed by the department concerned and list material used .Attend safety and practical orientated training courses and lectures .To perform standby duties and after-hours call outs. These duties at times can include the duties associated with other trade such as the fitter, plumber the carpenter. Work overtime with remuneration when considering and with the approval of the maintenance supervisor must be prepared, at times of crisis, to perform other essential services such as strikes, floods etc.viz. Maintenance oriented duties.

Where to send your application

All applications should be forwarded to: The Assistant Director: HRM St Chads Community Health Centre, Private Bag X9950, Ladysmith, 3370, OR Hand Delivered to Corner Helpmekaar and Ezakheni Main Road, Ezakheni, 3381. or E-mail to: Antony.Jele@kznhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. SL Khoza Tel No: (036) 637 9600

Note

The following documents must be submitted: The advertisement of post must clearly spell out that the applicants for employment must submit fully completed Z83 form and detailed CV only. Copies of certified qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested for submission from shortlisted candidates. Application for Employment From effective 01/02/2021, which is obtainable at any Government Department or from thewebsitewww.kznhealth.gov.za . The Reference Number must be indicated in the column provided on Z83, e.g. STC 10/2026. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify. 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. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from State Security Service to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualifications, citizenship and previous employment experience). Please note that applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all occupational categories in the institution. Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Please note that no S&T payments will be considered for payment to candidates who are invited for interviews. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all occupational categories in the Department. Person with disabilities is encouraged to apply. Please note that the Employment Equity Target for this post is African Male

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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