Section Head: Plumbing

Listing reference: ukzn_000719

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 5 December 2025

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Kwazulu Natal

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE DIVISION, SECTION HEAD: PLUMBING & CIVILS X2, (PEROMNES GRADE 08), CAMPUS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, HOWARD COLLEGE & PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS.

Job description

The University is seeking a competent and proactive individual to coordinate all in-house and outsourced maintenance repairs and projects within the Plumbing and Civils Section of the Maintenance Department. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and financial support to the Maintenance Manager and act as the principal liaison between clients and contractors. The role involves providing expert advice on plumbing and civils matters, including cost management, contracts, project oversight, and risk assessment. The incumbent is expected to maintain a strong culture of safety and quality, provide effective leadership to subordinates, and play a key role in Water and Environmental Management by ensuring water consumption remains within budget and contributing to the reduction of the campus's carbon footprint.

Minimum requirements

• Matric
• N6 National Trade Diploma in Plumbing or Civil and Relevant Trade Test
• 5 years post-qualification in plumbing or Civil, of which 2 years should be at a Supervisory/Management level
• Computer Literacy

Knowledge of:

• Local Municipality by- laws
• OHSA
• Plumbing & Civils

Short-listed candidates may be required to undertake a skills test.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 05 December 2025.

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