ARTISAN PLUMBER – WATER AND SANITATION DISTRIBUTION x 2

SALARY SCALE: R 216 245.88 To R 280 718.88 PER ANNUM

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Passed Std 07/Grade 08 with Trade Test Certificate in Plumbing.
- 2–3 years post-qualification experience in municipal or industrial water distribution systems.
- Valid Code C1 (or Code 8/EB) Driver’s License.

Skills & Competencies:
- Knowledge of trenching, pipe-fitting, pressure-reducing valves (PRVs), and bulk infrastructure.
- Ability to read utility maps, GIS layers, or reticulation engineering drawings.
- Good physical condition to operate heavy machinery (e.g., high-pressure pumps, pipe cutters).
- Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

Special Working Conditions
- Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Required to perform standby duties, overtime, and attend to emergency after-hours pipe bursts.

Job Purpose: To perform technical duties related to the installation, maintenance, repair and fault finding of bulk water pipelines, municipal distribution reticulation networks, water meters, and pressure control systems. This role ensures uninterrupted water supply in compliance with municipal service delivery standards and safety regulations.

Key Performance Areas & Responsibilities
- Reticulation Maintenance & Repairs: Diagnose, locate, and repair burst main lines, bulk supply pipes, leaking valves, and hydrants. Isolate main distribution lines using proper valve sequences to minimize local water disruption.
- Meter Infrastructure Management: Install, replace, and calibrate domestic and bulk water meters. Test for underground leaks and carry out consumption-pattern investigations.
- New Installations: Lay, align, and join underground water pipes (HDPE, PVC, Ductile Iron) using mechanical couplings, electrofusion, or butt-welding.
- Site Supervision & Logistics Support: Supervise handyman/labourer crew activities on-site, ensuring proper usage of tools, safety equipment, and vehicles. Read and interpret underground pipe layout diagrams and schematics.
• Compliance & Reporting Complete daily job cards, material request forms, site vehicle inspection checklists, and water loss field reports. Strictly adhere to local government safety policies and the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act

How to Apply

All applications with Curriculum Vitae, ID Copy, certified copies of educational certificates, Trade Test Certificate, Blue Crane Route Municipal Application form which can be obtained on the BCRM website (www.bcrm.gov.za), copy of South African identity Document and a covering letter for the position you are interested in should be forwarded to

The Corporate Services Department, Blue Crane Route Municipality, PO Box 21, SOMERSET EAST, 5850 or hand delivered at 88 Nojoli Street, SOMERSET EAST

NB: Applications can be emailed to [email protected]

All races and gender and people with physical challenges are encouraged to apply as per the BCRM employment equity plan.

Enquiries: Mr L Mqota (042) 243 6400

Closing date: 25 September 2026

Canvassing support from municipal officials and Councillors is prohibited and any person found guilty thereof, will be disqualified with immediate effect. The Blue Crane Route Municipality is committed to achievement and maintenance of employment equity and diversity especially in respect of race, gender, and disability. The Municipality reserves the right to approve or decline the appointment.

MR M.P NINI
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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