Team Leader-Plumbling
Company
Tsebo Group
Location
Durban
Posted
11 days ago
Via
Adzuna
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Job Description
About Us We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Team Leader – Plumbing to join our technical team at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. The successful candidate will lead and supervise a plumbing team, ensuring the delivery of effective, efficient, and compliant maintenance services across the facility. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical experience, exceptional organisational ability, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship and safety standards.
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.
Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Execute planned preventative plumbing maintenance and repair tasks. Supervise and guide Artisan Plumbers and Artisan Aids. Ensure best operating practices and trade standards are applied at all times. Provide material requirements and updates to the Maintenance Supervisor. Complete and submit weekly timesheets and documentation. Drive adherence to company Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) policies, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 18001. Prioritise, plan, and complete maintenance tasks within set timelines. Identify critical spares and liaise with the Supervisor for procurement. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Support other departments and perform reasonable ad hoc duties as required. Work from heights, confined spaces, and operate gas welding/soldering equipment safely.
Skills and Competencies
Skills & Knowledge
Strong technical plumbing expertise, including repairs, materials, methods, tools, and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings.
Competent with gas welding torches and soldering.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to plan, organise, and manage workload effectively.
Strong understanding of safety hazards and safe working practices.
Behavioural Competencies Energetic, reliable, and punctual. Approachable, friendly, and customer service–oriented. Able to remain calm under pressure and handle emergencies effectively. Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team.
Qualifications Qualifications Matric Trade Tested Master Plumber (Red Seal) Valid PIRB Registration Certificate Experience 5–10 years’ experience in plumbing maintenance or contracting fields.
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.
Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Execute planned preventative plumbing maintenance and repair tasks. Supervise and guide Artisan Plumbers and Artisan Aids. Ensure best operating practices and trade standards are applied at all times. Provide material requirements and updates to the Maintenance Supervisor. Complete and submit weekly timesheets and documentation. Drive adherence to company Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) policies, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 18001. Prioritise, plan, and complete maintenance tasks within set timelines. Identify critical spares and liaise with the Supervisor for procurement. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Support other departments and perform reasonable ad hoc duties as required. Work from heights, confined spaces, and operate gas welding/soldering equipment safely.
Skills and Competencies
Skills & Knowledge
Strong technical plumbing expertise, including repairs, materials, methods, tools, and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings.
Competent with gas welding torches and soldering.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to plan, organise, and manage workload effectively.
Strong understanding of safety hazards and safe working practices.
Behavioural Competencies Energetic, reliable, and punctual. Approachable, friendly, and customer service–oriented. Able to remain calm under pressure and handle emergencies effectively. Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team.
Qualifications Qualifications Matric Trade Tested Master Plumber (Red Seal) Valid PIRB Registration Certificate Experience 5–10 years’ experience in plumbing maintenance or contracting fields.
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.
