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| Closing Date | 2026/06/25 |
| Reference Number | DBS260605-1 |
| Job Title | Plumber |
| Job Grade | 00 |
| Job Type Classification | Permanent |
| Location – Town / City | Gauteng |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
Job Description
The Plumber is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems and infrastructure across the Bank’s facilities. This includes water supply, sanitation, solar/electrical geysers and drainage systems. The role maintains plumbing operations that are compliant with health, safety, and building regulations, and supports the organisation’s operational continuity by responding to emergencies, conducting preventative maintenance, and contributing to infrastructure upgrades.
Key Responsibilities
Plumbing Maintenance and Repairs
Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance of plumbing systems across multiple buildings and extensive site infrastructure.
Repair leaks, blockages, and faulty fixtures, including taps, toilets, pipes, and geysers.
Maintain water supply and drainage systems to ensure reliable and uninterrupted service.
Plan and prioritise plumbing maintenance activities in line with operational requirements and building schedules.
Manage plumbing systems within ageing infrastructure, implementing durable and practical solutions.
Respond promptly to plumbing emergencies such as burst pipes, flooding, and major blockages, including afterhours callouts to minimise disruption and damage.
Maintain readiness for urgent callouts, including after-hours emergencies, and respond in a solution-oriented manner to ensure the efficient use of available resources.
Diagnose plumbing problems, analyse potential solutions, and implement effective corrective actions.
Keep abreast of new plumbing technologies, tools, and industry practices and recommend improvements to plumbing infrastructure and work processes.
Installation and Upgrades
Install new plumbing systems, pipelines, and fixtures during building upgrades, refurbishments, or new installations.
Replace outdated or damaged plumbing components to improve system reliability and efficiency.
Verify that all installations comply with applicable SANS plumbing standards and municipal regulations.
Work with contractors and project teams to support infrastructure development and renovation projects.
Test and commission newly installed plumbing systems to confirm functionality and compliance.
Compliance and Document Management
Keep abreast of all plumbing regulations and ensure all plumbing work is carried out in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Adhere to relevant SANS plumbing standards, municipal bylaws, and organisational policies.
Maintain accurate records of plumbing inspections, repairs, installations, and maintenance activities.
Support internal audits and compliance reviews related to facilities and plumbing infrastructure.
Document maintenance activities, repair logs, and installation details for operational transparency.
Report on plumbing system performance, material usage, and incidents to the Facilities Manager.
Maintain proper documentation within the organisation’s document management systems to ensure traceability and accountability.
Inventory and Tools Management
Maintain plumbing tools, equipment, and machinery in safe and operational condition.
Monitor plumbing materials and supplies to ensure adequate stock levels.
Manage the inventory of spare parts and plumbing components required for plumbing work and ensure costeffective use of plumbing materials and prevent wastage.
Facilitate timely procurement or replenishment of plumbing supplies where required.
Stakeholder Engagement and Support
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, tenants, and external service providers.
Provide responsive, reliable, and high-quality plumbing services across organisational facilities.
Address plumbing-related inquiries and service requests promptly and professionally.
Communicate clearly with stakeholders regarding plumbing issues, repair timelines, and service disruptions.
Support a customer-focused service environment by proactively addressing plumbing concerns.
Key Measurements of Outputs
Number and quality of plumbing inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks completed
Timeliness and effectiveness of emergency response interventions
Compliance with SANS plumbing standards, municipal regulations, and organisational policies
Accuracy and completeness of plumbing documentation and maintenance logs
System uptime and reliability of water supply and drainage infrastructure
Cost-efficiency in resource usage and inventory management
Condition and availability of plumbing tools and equipment
Stakeholder satisfaction with plumbing services and responsiveness
Number and quality of new installations and upgrades completed
Resolution rate of plumbing issues and service requests
Identification and mitigation of plumbing-related risks and challenges
Expertise & Technical Competencies
Minimum Qualification
Plumbing Trade Test Certificate, including completion of a 3-year apprenticeship
Solar geyser certificate/accreditation
Motor vehicle driver’s licence.
Registration with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB) and a valid Plumbing Licence.
Minimum Experience
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in plumbing maintenance, installation and repairs within commercial, industrial or large-scale facilities environments.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining plumbing systems across large, multi-building sites (e.g. office parks, campuses, or facilities with extensive grounds), including ageing or legacy infrastructure.
Proven track record in diagnosing complex plumbing faults and implementing effective, sustainable repair solutions.
Demonstrated experience in solar geyser, heat pump, and hydro boiler repairs and maintenance.
Proven experience in developing, implementing, and executing preventative maintenance plans, particularly in environments with older infrastructure.
Sound understanding of SANS plumbing standards and relevant municipal regulations.
Experience responding to plumbing emergencies and conducting preventative maintenance within commercial or industrial facilities.
Familiarity with record-keeping and document management systems.
Desirable Requirements
Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of water conservation practices and sustainable plumbing solutions.
Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or environmental compliance.
Qualification in facilities maintenance or building services.
Minimum Qualification
Plumbing Trade Test Certificate, including completion of a 3-year apprenticeship
Solar geyser certificate/accreditation
Motor vehicle driver’s licence.
Registration with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB) and a valid Plumbing Licence.
Minimum Experience
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in plumbing maintenance, installation and repairs within commercial, industrial or large-scale facilities environments.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining plumbing systems across large, multi-building sites (e.g. office parks, campuses, or facilities with extensive grounds), including ageing or legacy infrastructure.
Proven track record in diagnosing complex plumbing faults and implementing effective, sustainable repair solutions.
Demonstrated experience in solar geyser, heat pump, and hydro boiler repairs and maintenance.
Proven experience in developing, implementing, and executing preventative maintenance plans, particularly in environments with older infrastructure.
Sound understanding of SANS plumbing standards and relevant municipal regulations.
Experience responding to plumbing emergencies and conducting preventative maintenance within commercial or industrial facilities.
Familiarity with record-keeping and document management systems.
Desirable Requirements
Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of water conservation practices and sustainable plumbing solutions.
Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or environmental compliance.
Qualification in facilities maintenance or building services.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Facilities Management
Basic knowledge and understanding of facility operation and maintenance (buildings management, maintenance, fixed assets, health and safety, landscaping, security, contract coordination, etc.).
Ability to undertake straightforward tasks related to facilities management.
Ability to deal with straightforward queries and issues related to facilities management.
Lifecycle Building and Maintenance Planning
The capability to develop and integrate preventative, predictive, and lifecycle maintenance strategies into infrastructure asset planning to optimise cost, safety, and operational performance.
Project Management
Demonstrates an understanding of the key principles of project management and carries out some aspects, such as defining objectives.
Assists project management teams in an administrative capacity.
Quality Management
Ability to develop quality management plans and inspection protocols. Implements systems and processes to ensure quality is built into the design and planning stages and conducts audits and reviews to verify compliance with standards
Reporting
Prepares standard reports on relevant subjects with guidance.
Collates and conducts simple analyses of data for inclusion in a report.
Required Personal Attributes
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Attention to Detail
Follows established guidelines, processes and policies when doing the work.
Driving Delivery of Results
Identifies a business opportunity or a barrier to performance and takes action to address it.
Improves cost effectiveness and efficiencies.
Teamwork and Cooperation
Shares information to keep other team members up-to-date and enables them to do their jobs.
Is considered a “team player,” putting team objectives ahead of one’s personal agenda when working within a group setting.
Is willing to undertake work that is outside their own accountability to help the team achieve its objectives.
Customer Service Orientation
Views others, including colleagues, as customers and wants to meet their needs.
Keeps the customer informed of relevant developments or changes.
Gains the trust of customers by maintaining clear, two-way communication regarding mutual expectations and satisfaction with service.
Admits possible errors or mistakes to customers.
Interpersonal Understanding
Listens intently to others.
Does not interrupt others.
Demonstrates listening by reflecting on what another has said. Understands verbal content.
Achievement Orientation
Undertakes challenging assignments and strives to complete them.
Sets priorities and chooses goals based on calculated costs, anticipated benefits and improvement of performance.
Aims at exceptional performance; setting out to achieve a unique standard.
Constantly analyses outcomes to ensure the achievement of business goals.
Identifies short-term opportunities or potential problems, aiming to achieve better outcomes
*The KPA’s, competencies and relationships listed in this document are not exhaustive, and the incumbent will be expected to undertake additional duties within their capacity to meet the needs of business and/or the business unit.
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