Artisan: Plumber
Company
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
27 days ago
Via
Talent.com
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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
• 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
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.
