Plumber

Plumber


Company
Discovery
Location
Pretoria
Posted
25 days ago
Via
via BeBee

Job Description
Plumber – 12 Month Contract About Discovery Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose This

Role is to assist with maintenance strategies and that they are carried out timeously. This role will entail fault finding, analysis of equipment and problems. The aspects of this is to ensure that Key water systems are operational and problems resolved quickly within the associated SLA for both Critical and non-critical areas.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to - Maintenance strategies - Ensure Maintenance strategies are carried out to building, relevant equipment, water systems and services. [preventative, reactive, statutory, condition] - Plan, develop/create and conduct preventative maintenance to equipment and new equipment.
• Conduct statutory maintenance as per regulatory compliance requirements and to Discovery set Standards - Conduct reactive maintenance with urgency and complete it with required quality standards and within prudence.
• Maintenance plumbing work - Identify problem with equipment, pipe work and substandard installation work - Carry out necessary work to repair equipment and unblock pipes - Fault diagnoses boilers and heat pumps systems - Water closet system are kept on good order - Testing of equipment that is water related such as Dishwasher, water dispensers, irrigation, pumps and so on.
• Safety and compliance - Ensure compliance to safety, health and environment Act as well as adherence to the Discovery standards and practices and compliance to the OHS Act.
• Ensure required maintenance activities is carried out at required intervals and that the service and equipment comply to regulations Personal Attributes and Skills - Solutions driven - Able to work alone - Good communication in English - Customer focused - Proficient with computers Education and Experience - Relevant Qualification - Plumbing skills – understanding the principles of water reticulation and drainage systems experience in repairs of minor blockages and WC flushing systems.
• Understand maintenance strategies [preventative, reactive, statutory] - Environmental knowledge of the impacts of poorly maintained water systems, chemicals - 2 years minimum experience working in a corporate or similar environment. Working with Geberit systems, high pressure piping and on a number installation with boilers and plumbing piping. Good understand filtration systems, and pumps. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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Q What is the minimum wage for Electrician Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for Electrician Jobs in South Africa is R35.75 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Qualified electricians must receive at least R22,500 monthly for a 40-hour week with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate.
Q What education and experience are required to qualify as an electrician in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need a National Certificate in Electrical Engineering NQF Level 4 plus a completed apprenticeship of at least 3 years. A valid trade test certificate from a registered SETA is mandatory before any paid electrical work.
Q What documents are needed to apply for an electrician position in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, trade test certificate, NQF Level 4 qualification, and proof of 3 years apprenticeship experience. A valid wireman’s licence from the Department of Labour is also required for domestic installations.
Q What are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for electricians in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, electricians work a maximum of 45 hours per week with 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service. Sick leave is 36 days over a 3-year cycle and family responsibility leave is 3 days per year.
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