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PLUMBER (ARTISAN) VACANCY AT THE KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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Plumber (Artisan) Vacancy at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

DEADLINE: 09 October 2023

Plumber (Artisan) Vacancy at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

POST: ARTISAN PLUMBER REF NO: MBO 62/2023 (X1 POST)
SALARY : Grade 1: R220 533 per annum Grade 2: R258 753 per annum. Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Home Owners Allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements), Medical Aid (optional)
CENTRE : Mbongolwane Hospital

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 1: Grade 12 or Equivalent qualification. Recognizable trade test certificate in plumbing as per terms of section 13(2) of the Manpower Training Act 1998, as amended.0-2 year’s appropriate/recognizable experience in Plumbing after obtaining relevant trade test. Valid Code 08 Drivers Licence. Only shortlisted candidate will be required to submit proof of current and previous experience endorsed by HR department. Grade 2: Grade 12 or Equivalent qualification. Recognizable trade test certificate in plumbing as per terms of section 13(2) of the Manpower Training Act 1998, as amended.14 years appropriate/recognizable experience in Plumbing after obtaining relevant trade test. Valid Code 08 Drivers License. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of current and previous experience endorsed by HR department. Recommendations: Understanding of the hospital setup. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Good understanding of the occupational health and safety act. Technical and practical skills and experience of the trade. Good knowledge of water reticulation system. General repair, maintenance and soldering copper pipes. Good verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, conflict resolution. Ability to read drawing and drawing technical plumbing specification.

DUTIES: Visual check and repairs of all plant and equipment under his/her scope of work ie geyser, clarifiers, sanitation, sewer lines, and meter reading and able to operate workshop machinery. Supervise handyman and tradesman aids. Be responsible for material issued to him/her and completion of job-cards. Inspect equipment and or facilities for technical faults. Repair equipment and/or facilities for technical faults. Test repair equipment and facilities according to standards. Service equipment and/or facilities according to schedule. Quality assure service and maintained equipment and/ or facilities. Order and exercise control over plumbing equipment. Conduct walkabout and check leakages and blockages around the hospital and clinics. Form part of multidisciplinary team doing rounds in the hospital and clinics; and take necessary step to fix all identified shortfalls. Compile and submit report, provide inputs on the compilation of technical reports. Deputize as the section head in the absence of Chief Artisan.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. EB Nyele (Assistant Director: Facilities Management) Tel No: (035) 476 6842, ext. 1014/ Tel No: (035) 476 6242, ext. 1004

APPLICATIONS: should be forwarded to: The Chief Executive Officer, Private Bag X126, Kwa- PETT, 3820 or Hand Deliver to: Mbongolwane District Hospital

FOR ATTENTION: Human Resource Manager

WEBSITE: Online (E-Services) www.e-services.gov.za

Directions to candidates

Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the vacancy/vacancies exist(s). NB: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS MUST PLEASE USE THE NEW Z83 WHICH IS EFFECTIVE AS AT 01 JANUARY 2021.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents when applying but submit fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the department where the vacancy exists. The Department of Public Service and Administration must not be approached for such information.
It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates.