Qualified Plumber - Water Reticulation (Johannesburg Water)
Company
Johannesburg Water
Location
Johannesburg
Salary
R 25K–R 38K a month
Posted
7 days ago
Via
Durban Talent
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Job Description
Johannesburg Water is urgently seeking highly skilled and resilient Qualified Plumbers to join our regional network maintenance teams. You will be responsible for executing emergency repairs on burst municipal water mains, installing bulk meters, and ensuring the uninterrupted supply of clean water to the residents and businesses of the City of Johannesburg.Job Requirements & Benefits:Qualifications: An N3 Technical Certificate and a recognized Red Seal Trade Test as a Plumber. A valid Code C1 (Code 10) driver's license is strictly required.Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-trade experience specifically in heavy municipal water reticulation, deep trenching, and high-pressure pipe repairs.Key Responsibilities: Isolate water networks during emergencies, repair or replace damaged asbestos and HDPE pipes, service PRV (Pressure Reducing Valves), supervise junior trench digging staff, and strictly adhere to OHS trenching safety protocols.Benefits: Highly competitive SALGBC-graded municipal salary, substantial standby and overtime allowances, eJoburg Retirement Fund, comprehensive medical aid, and extreme long-term job security.
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The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R30.50 per hour for all workers including cleaning staff from 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week. Employers in the contract cleaning sector must display this rate on payslips.
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