Artisan - Civil at Transnet

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)