Assistant Plumber
Company
South African Bank Note Company
Location
Pretoria
Posted
19 days ago
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Job Description
**Purpose**
To provide assistance to the Plumber Artisan to ensure completion of duties and proper repairs maintenance of all facilities
• *Main Responsibilities (not limited to)**:
- Conduct maintenance and repairs on all plumbing, high and low pressure, vacuum, and gas related facilities to ensure effective supply.
- To conduct roof inspections to ensure the cleanliness of roofs and fault identification.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations in adherence to relevant legislation and SABN requirements.
- conduct ad hoc duties to assist where needed.
- Grade 12 and N3 Plumbing
- 1- 2 years' technical experience (tools and plumbing equipment)
• *Knowledge and Skills**
- Plumbing Tools and Material Plumbing Maintenance
- Basic SHE Practices
- Problem solving skills
- Fault finding skills
- Communication skills (verbal, written)
- Attention to detail
• *The SABN will generally not use your personal information for purposes other than which the law requires. Your information may be reported to the Department of Labour (DOL) in line with government reporting requirements. The DOL has undertaken to adhere strictly to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) in the processing of all information, and has accepted all accountability for same. You therefore absolve the SABN for any liability whatsoever, and howsoever arising from the providing of information.
To provide assistance to the Plumber Artisan to ensure completion of duties and proper repairs maintenance of all facilities
• *Main Responsibilities (not limited to)**:
- Conduct maintenance and repairs on all plumbing, high and low pressure, vacuum, and gas related facilities to ensure effective supply.
- To conduct roof inspections to ensure the cleanliness of roofs and fault identification.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations in adherence to relevant legislation and SABN requirements.
- conduct ad hoc duties to assist where needed.
- Grade 12 and N3 Plumbing
- 1- 2 years' technical experience (tools and plumbing equipment)
• *Knowledge and Skills**
- Plumbing Tools and Material Plumbing Maintenance
- Basic SHE Practices
- Problem solving skills
- Fault finding skills
- Communication skills (verbal, written)
- Attention to detail
• *The SABN will generally not use your personal information for purposes other than which the law requires. Your information may be reported to the Department of Labour (DOL) in line with government reporting requirements. The DOL has undertaken to adhere strictly to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) in the processing of all information, and has accepted all accountability for same. You therefore absolve the SABN for any liability whatsoever, and howsoever arising from the providing of information.
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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.
