STC - Plumber (12 months)

South African Airways
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Trades & Services
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Job Description

Job Purpose

To install, maintain, inspect, repair, and troubleshoot plumbing systems and water infrastructure across SAA facilities to ensure reliable water supply, sanitation services, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted facility operations.


Additional Information

Please note: This ia 12-month contract position. Thereshould be no expectation of permanent placement upon completion of the 12-month contract period.

Responsibilities

  • Execute plumbing PPM schedules
  • Inspect pipework, valves, tanks, pumps, and drainage systems
  • Conduct statutory inspections where required
  • Attend to plumbing breakdowns and leaks
  • Repair burst pipes and blocked drains
  • Restore water and sanitation services within agreed SLAs
  • Monitor water consumption
  • Identify and address water losses
  • Implement water conservation initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with plumbing regulations and standards
  • Conduct risk assessments before maintenance activities
  • Adhere to OHS requirements
  • Maintain plumbing asset records
  • Assess asset condition
  • Recommend replacement or refurbishment projects
  • Supervise plumbing contractors
  • Verify quality of workmanship
  • Monitor contractor performance and safety compliance

Requirements

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
  • National Building Regulations
  • SANS 10252 Water Supply Installations
  • SANS 10254 (Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Fixed Electric Storage Water Heating Systems)
  • Water conservation principles
  • Facilities Management practices
  • Asset lifecycle management, risk management processes, plumbing fault-finding and diagnostics
  • Leak detection
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Communication skills
  • Planning and organising
  • Ability to work independently

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4
  • Trade Test Certificate: Plumber essential
  • Valid Driver's Licence
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training
  • National Certificate in Plumbing
  • Backflow Prevention Certification advantageous
  • Legionella Awareness Training advantageous
  • First Aid Certification advantageous
  • Working at Heights Certification
  • Confined Space Entry Certification advantageous
  • 2 - 3 years post-trade plumbing experience
  • Experience in commercial, industrial, airport, or large facilities environments

Personal Qualities & Competencies

  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service orientation
  • Positive attitude
  • Team player
  • Physical fitness for manual work

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You'll apply on South African Airways's own site before 27 October 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKempton Park, Gauteng
CategoryTrades & Services
Posted23 October 2026
Closing Date27 October 2026
South African Airways
Kempton Park, Gauteng

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