Artisan: Plumber

Artisan: Plumber

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Company
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
27 days ago
Via
Talent.com

Job Description
Qualifications and experience required:
• Trade Test Certificate as an artisan.
• A valid Code C1 driver’s licence with Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
• One to two years’ relevant experience.

Attributes and competencies attached to the position:
• Must be physically fit and able-bodied.

Special conditions attached to the position:
• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to be on standby.
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.

Job purpose:
• Co-ordinating and controlling the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialised tasks/activities associated with the installation, maintenance and repair to water reticulation mains, municipal plumbing and meters, including monitoring and correcting the productivity and performance outputs of support personnel, and attending to routine general administration. Recording requirements to ensure downtime and disruptions is minimised contributing positively towards sustaining acceptable service delivery standards.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2026 BEFORE 14:00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in South Africa

Q What is the national minimum wage for entry-level plumbers in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage applicable to entry-level plumbers is R32.18 per hour effective 1 March 2026. This amounts to R6,300 per month based on 45 ordinary hours per week over 4.33 weeks. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the normal rate up to 15 hours per week.
Q What salary can a qualified plumber artisan expect in the construction sector in South Africa in 2026?
According to the Department of Employment and Labour's sectoral determination for the construction industry, qualified plumber artisans earn a minimum of R35,200 per month as of 1 March 2026. This rate applies in bargaining council areas like Gauteng and includes provisions for tool allowances of R1,200 quarterly.
Q What work visa do foreign plumbers need to work in South Africa in 2026?
Foreign plumbers require a General Work Visa sponsored by a South African employer, as plumbers are not on the Critical Skills List. The application fee is R1,520, with processing taking 8-10 weeks at a Department of Home Affairs Visa Facilitation Services Centre. A job offer and proof of qualifications are mandatory.
Q What qualifications and experience are required for plumber jobs in South Africa?
Plumber jobs require a National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4 in Plumbing or an artisan trade test certificate from an accredited centre. No prior experience is needed post-trade test for entry-level artisan roles, but 3 years of apprenticeship is standard for qualification.
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