Transnet is Hiring- Only need Grade 10

Operating Division : Transnet NPA

Position Title : Artisan – Civil

Employee Group : Permanent

Department : Infrastructure

Location : East London

Reporting To : Technical Supervisor

Grade Level : I1

Reference Number : 10253094

Position Purpose:

Position outputs:

The provision of an effective civil maintenance, repairs and new works service within NPA civil infrastructure to ensure the

availability and reliability.

• Bricklaying
• Tiling (wall and floor) – marley tiles, ceramic, carpet tiles.
• General plumbing i.e. toilet, basin, showers. Sewer, remove and fit taps,
• Removes and fit new water pipes.
• Shoring –
•  General Painting to building.
• Remove and install complete geyser system
• Build manholes
• Remove and replace defective, storm water covers, drains, gutters.
• Open blocked drains and sewerage
• Erect/repair signposts and boards
•  Supervise and assist Process workers in digging holes and trenches.
•  Supervise and assist process Workers in the Mixing concrete using shovel or concrete mixer.
• Cut and bend reinforcing for concrete work
• Rendering defective flooring
• Manufacture doors, windows and frames and sink/kitchen cupboards
• Operate carpentry/ heavy duty machinery
• Design water lines ( sizes of pipes) 15mm –325mm.
• Make up plumbing fittings
• Repairs to air condition piping
• Grouting
• Inspection of sewer lines and pipe work done by contractors or lower graded workers
• Installation of hydro-boils
• Repairs to all valves.
• Reading meters
• Lay foundations
• Repairs to water stand pipes for ships water and underground mains.
• Repairs to hydrants
• Sand papering, grinding of cutting tools for spindles, drilling
• Laying of concrete paving slabs/blocks, dish channels
• Cuts and lays plastic damp proofing
• Casts concrete lintols
• Breaking concrete/brick work using hammer. Chisel, jack hammer.
• Make and erect boxing. (Slot drains, quay walls)
• Excavation using pick and shovel
• Cutting of rail barriers using cutting torch.
• Repairs to bar grids
• Plastering
• Read plans and diagrams
• Measuring and taking levels.
• Undertake necessary preparation work
• Erect, repair or maintain ceilings.
• Fixes interior and exterior window sills.
• Manufacture and fit roof trusses
• Fit asbestos/tiled roofs
• Manufacture, maintain and/repairs to office furniture and shelves (carpentry)
• Builds trestles or scaffolds.
• Operates overhead crane in workshop as well as truck mounted crane, Titan Crane, Barge crane – 10 ton)
• Demolish old brickwork.
• Lay concrete surface beds
• Control of tools and materials.
• Mentor/share knowledge with lower graded workers in building maintenance.
• Pressure testing (water)
• Inspections of geysers and similar installations
• Inspections of sewer lines/ connections
• Re-laying of sewer pipes/damaged sewer pipes ( 4” – 15”
• Repairs to sewer valves and non-return valves as well as air- con pipes.= etc

Qualifications & Experience:

High school – grade 10

Qualified trade tested artisan in one of the building trades, i.e. Bricklaying, Carpentry or plumbing

Code 08 Drivers license.

3-5 years experience as an Artisan

Competencies:

• Knowledge of hand tools, materials and Equipment.
• Knowledge of safety signs
• Knowledge basic Fire fighting and first aid
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organising skills
• Supervisory skills
• Driving ( code 08)

How to apply

This advert is open for application by external applicants.

Equity Statement :Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the

designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating

Division.

Applicants that are interested in applying for any of the advertised positions must apply by registering on the Careers section

of the Transnet Internet. Please take care in completing all required details on the profile, and then apply for the position.

Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)

Post :

E-mail : Recruitmettnpael@transnet.net

Fax :

The closing date is on 17.07.2020. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application

before the closing date of the advertisement.

Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your

application as unsuccessful.

Any questions regarding the application or recruitment process should be sent in writing to

UVIWE.MBAMBANI@TRANSNET.NET.