Artisan (PRODUCTION) Grade A: Plumber

Overview

The Department of Health in Ermelo seeks a Grade A Plumber to maintain water and sewer pipelines, monitor reservoir levels, and perform installations and repairs across the Gert Sibande District.

Requirements

• Minimum of Grade 10-12 or equivalent qualifications plus an appropriate completed apprenticeship and trade test certificate in Plumbing.
• Must have basic computer knowledge for time entry, preventative maintenance and work orders.
• Valid driver’s Licence.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and attend to emergencies when required.
• Ability to communicate in two of the three official languages of the Mpumalanga Province (read & write) Ability to work under pressure Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions In physical sound and healthy condition Prepared to perform overtime and standby duties, including weekends and public as well as over peak periods, as and when needed.

Duties

• Responsible to monitor reservoir levels and sewer pumps Responsible for repairs and maintenance of water & sewer pipelines (mains) and fittings.
• Installation and maintenance of sewer connections and new mains.
• Responsible for materials and sores requisitions.
• Recordkeeping of daily work.
• Responsible for on-site Occupational Health & Safety.
• Responsible for Municipal assets and equipment.
• Responsible for supervision of staff.

How to apply

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Notes

All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Department would prefer to appoint a Females candidates in that category can be identified. N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the Correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please Note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following posts were advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 18 dated 29 May 2026, the posts of State Accountant: Revenue Management (3 Posts) (Provincial Office, Mbombela, Nelspruit) with Ref No: MPDoH/May/26/931, the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 dated 31 July 2026, the posts of an Assistant Director: Revenue Management (X5 Posts) (Mapulaneng Hospital, Rob Ferreira Hospital, Themba Hospital, Ehlanzeni District), Assistant Director: Revenue Management (Ermelo Hospital, Gert Sibande District) and Assistant Director: Revenue Management (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1182, State Accountant: Revenue Management (X14 Posts) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1197, Barberton Hospital, Lydenburg Hospital, Matibidi Hospital, Matikwana Hospital, Mapulaneng Hospital (2), Rob Ferreira Hospital (2), Sabie Hospital, Shongwe Hospital, Themba Hospital (2), Tintswalo Hospital Tonga Hospital (Ehlanzeni District), State Accountant: Revenue Management (X8 Posts) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1205, Bernice Samuel Hospital, H A Grove Hospital, Impungwe Hospital, Middelburg Hospital, Mmametlhake Hospital, KwaMhlanga Hospital, Waterval Boven Hospital, Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District) and State Accountant: Revenue Management (X10 Posts) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1215, Amajuba Memorial Hospital, Bethal Hospital, Carolina Hospital, Elsie Ballot Hospital, Embhuleni Hospital, Ermelo Hospital (2), Evander Hospital, Piet Retief Hospital and Standerton Hospital (Gert Sibande District), its closing date of 12 June 2026 and 17 August 2026, respectively, the posts has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS