Senior Artisan Plumber
Pretoria, South AfricaCompany
Bidvest Facilities Management
Location
Pretoria
Posted
6 days ago
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Job Description
**Brief Role Description**
To carry out timeous and quality planned, preventative and emergency maintenance on all specified equipment to give effect to the business maintenance strategy and Client service standards.
This role profile is an abridged version of what the job incumbent is expected to do in an ordinary day. It does not cover all the duties that will be undertaken by this person which may be delegated to the job incumbent from time to time.
• *KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs)**
- Report for on-site maintenance work & obtain off-site check out on job cards, as per Client & Company requirements
- Deliver planned & reactive maintenance service covering full hard FM spectrum on Plumbing installations & minor building works
- Undertake daily reactive maintenance tasks as given by the Supervisor, attend to leakages & blocked drains & performing general plumbing duties
- Implement equipment service specifications in accordance with Client & Company requirements
- Conduct maintenance on plumbing equipment as per schedule, preventative or emergency fault rectification
- Perform inspection of facility, plumbing equipment on site, identify areas of risk & report back for rectification
- Ensure that preventative or emergency fault rectification complies with the relevant legislation, SLA & job plans
- Ensure quality of work & timeous completion of all field requests
- Provide constant feedback to the Supervisor & Client on restoration of operations
- Ensure that preventative or emergency fault rectification complies with the relevant legislation, SLA & job plans
- Identify potential problems or hazards on Client equipment for investigation, evaluation & resolution
- Ensure quality of work & timeous completion of all field request
- Provide constant feedback to the Supervisor & Client on restoration of operations
• *Minimum Requirements**
- Minimum N3 - N6 in Plumbing
- Grade 12 (Technical Matric advantageous)
- Valid SA Driver’s License,
- 3 years in trade with experience in plumbing equipment maintenance and digital control systems
- Training on hand tools, electrical and mechanical equipment
- MS Word, MS Excel & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level)
- Knowledge of OHS Act & ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
To carry out timeous and quality planned, preventative and emergency maintenance on all specified equipment to give effect to the business maintenance strategy and Client service standards.
This role profile is an abridged version of what the job incumbent is expected to do in an ordinary day. It does not cover all the duties that will be undertaken by this person which may be delegated to the job incumbent from time to time.
• *KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs)**
- Report for on-site maintenance work & obtain off-site check out on job cards, as per Client & Company requirements
- Deliver planned & reactive maintenance service covering full hard FM spectrum on Plumbing installations & minor building works
- Undertake daily reactive maintenance tasks as given by the Supervisor, attend to leakages & blocked drains & performing general plumbing duties
- Implement equipment service specifications in accordance with Client & Company requirements
- Conduct maintenance on plumbing equipment as per schedule, preventative or emergency fault rectification
- Perform inspection of facility, plumbing equipment on site, identify areas of risk & report back for rectification
- Ensure that preventative or emergency fault rectification complies with the relevant legislation, SLA & job plans
- Ensure quality of work & timeous completion of all field requests
- Provide constant feedback to the Supervisor & Client on restoration of operations
- Ensure that preventative or emergency fault rectification complies with the relevant legislation, SLA & job plans
- Identify potential problems or hazards on Client equipment for investigation, evaluation & resolution
- Ensure quality of work & timeous completion of all field request
- Provide constant feedback to the Supervisor & Client on restoration of operations
• *Minimum Requirements**
- Minimum N3 - N6 in Plumbing
- Grade 12 (Technical Matric advantageous)
- Valid SA Driver’s License,
- 3 years in trade with experience in plumbing equipment maintenance and digital control systems
- Training on hand tools, electrical and mechanical equipment
- MS Word, MS Excel & MS Outlook (Intermediate skill level)
- Knowledge of OHS Act & ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in South Africa
What is the minimum wage for plumbers in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage is R30.79 per hour effective 1 March 2026, applying to plumbers unless a bargaining council sets higher. A full-time plumber working 45 hours per week earns at least R5,542 gross per month before deductions. Overtime rates are 1.5 times the normal rate for the first 10 hours and double thereafter.
What qualifications and experience are needed for plumber jobs in South Africa?
Plumbers require a National N2 Certificate in Plumbing or equivalent, plus a successful trade test under Section 13 of the Manpower Training Act, issued after 36 months of structured apprenticeship. Employers prioritise candidates with a Red Seal endorsement from the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations. No job offers without this certification for qualified roles as of 2026.
What work visa is required for foreign plumbers to work in South Africa in 2026?
Foreign plumbers qualify for the Critical Skills Work Visa as plumbing is listed on the 2026 Critical Skills List, requiring a job offer, SAQA-evaluated qualifications, and police clearance. Processing takes 20-60 working days at R1,520 application fee. The visa is valid for 5 years and leads to permanent residency after 10 years.
What documents are needed to apply for government plumber jobs in South Africa?
Applications require a certified ID or passport copy, matric certificate, trade test certificate from an accredited SETA, and a detailed CV with 3 years verifiable experience. Z83 form must be completed for public service posts via the Employment Services of South Africa portal. Submit by 31 January 2026 deadlines for quarterly intakes.
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