Artisan Plumber (X1 Post)

Reference number: KDHC 14/2026

Salary: R253 341 - R345 342 per annum,

Centre: King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex

Minimum Education Qualification: Grade 12.
Completed apprenticeship and passing trade test in term of provisions of section 13 (2) (h) of the Manpower
Training Act of 1981.
Minimum 5 years’ experience post trade test experience on plumbing trade related plant and equipment.
Valid code 08 drivers’ licence.
Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of the occupational health and safety act.
Technical and practical skills and experience of the trade.
Good knowledge of standby hospital plant machinery / all underground piping systems. Safe working procedures, isolation
procedures as stipulated by the OHS act.
Good verbal and written communication, problem solving, conflict resolutions skills and good interpersonal relations,
planning, organizing, customer focus and responsiveness, decision making, team leadership.
Computer literacy. Insight and knowledge on legal compliance.
Management of staff (Human Resources and Labour Relations), compilation of reports and performance management reports.

Visual checks and repairs of all plant and equipment under his/her supervision i.e., all water pipes / conduct monthly water reading and quarterly water testing.
Plan and carry out all major maintenance plumbing works carried out in the hospital.
Inspect all new and existing works as completed by contractors.
Exercise control of tradesman aid and handyman under his/her supervision Daily reporting of fault, job progress on job cards, time sheets and material
stock.
Oversee and manage hospital maintenance inclusive of day to day, emergency, routine / preventative maintenance.
Manage human resources effectively & efficiently and promote sound labour relations.
Perform administrative and related functions.
Maintain and advance expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and
procedures.
Research/literature studies on technical/engineering technology to improve expertise.
The incumbent will be expected to do Standby duties, work overtime and extended hours

Mr M Mnyandu Chief Artisan Tel No: (031) 242 1688

All applications to be forwarded to: Applications should be forwarded to: The
Acting Deputy Director: HRM: Mr. F.G Cele Human Resource Department, King
Dinuzulu Hospital, P O Dormerton, 4015. Email to:
KingdinuzuluHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za OR
KGVREGISTRY@kznhealth.gov.za Or Hand delivered to: The Human
Resource Department, King Dinuzulu Hospital, 75 R.D. Naidu Roads
Sydenham, 4015