Plumber
Company
Objective Personnel
Location
Germiston
Posted
14 days ago
Via
via Pnet
Job Description
Reference: BOK005907-LA-1
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Plumber
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualification
• Trade Tested Plumber
Requirements
• Minimum of 3–5 years' post-trade experience in commercial plumbing.
• Experience in the maintenance of manufacturing plants or factory facilities is highly advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to travel between various sites
Duties
• Carry out plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair work across factory and commercial facilities.
• Diagnose and repair faults in water supply, drainage, sanitary, and piping systems.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Install and maintain pumps, valves, pipework, and related plumbing equipment.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to support plant operations.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant health, safety, and plumbing regulations.
• Complete maintenance reports and job documentation accurately.
Package & Remuneration
R 25000 - Monthly
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Plumber
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualification
• Trade Tested Plumber
Requirements
• Minimum of 3–5 years' post-trade experience in commercial plumbing.
• Experience in the maintenance of manufacturing plants or factory facilities is highly advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to travel between various sites
Duties
• Carry out plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair work across factory and commercial facilities.
• Diagnose and repair faults in water supply, drainage, sanitary, and piping systems.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Install and maintain pumps, valves, pipework, and related plumbing equipment.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to support plant operations.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant health, safety, and plumbing regulations.
• Complete maintenance reports and job documentation accurately.
Package & Remuneration
R 25000 - Monthly
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
