32000560 - Artisan (Plumber)
Company
eThekwini Municipality
Location
Durban
Posted
11 days ago
Via
via MyJobMag
Job Description
Key Responsibility Areas:
• Identifies the location of burst water pipes and assesses the extent of repair.
• Repairs the damaged pipe or engages approved Contractors to carry out necessary repairs.
• Lays and maintains collapsed live sewer pipes and underground burst water pipes for Council Rental Stock.
• Conduct pre-inspection to determine whether there is a blockage, or the sewer pipe has collapsed.
• Replaces pipe or clears blockages and updates jobs card.
• Attends to queries lodged by tenants.
• Supervises Handyman Assistants on site.
• Implements proper safety standards and ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Essential Requirements:
• Trade Test Certificate in Plumbing.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements:
• 3 Years relevant experience.
• Identifies the location of burst water pipes and assesses the extent of repair.
• Repairs the damaged pipe or engages approved Contractors to carry out necessary repairs.
• Lays and maintains collapsed live sewer pipes and underground burst water pipes for Council Rental Stock.
• Conduct pre-inspection to determine whether there is a blockage, or the sewer pipe has collapsed.
• Replaces pipe or clears blockages and updates jobs card.
• Attends to queries lodged by tenants.
• Supervises Handyman Assistants on site.
• Implements proper safety standards and ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Essential Requirements:
• Trade Test Certificate in Plumbing.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements:
• 3 Years relevant experience.
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What is the 2026 national minimum wage for cleaning staff in South Africa without a matric certificate?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for cleaning staff is R25.42 per hour from 1 March 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including the first 45 hours per week with no exceptions for entry-level roles.
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How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to cleaning staff contracts in South Africa from 2026?
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What tax deductions apply to cleaning staff earning R25.42 per hour in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff earning below R95 750 per year pay zero income tax in the 2026 tax year. Employers must still deduct UIF at 1% of gross salary up to R177.12 per month.
