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JOHANNESBURG SOCIAL HOUSING COMPANY - JOSHCO

61 Juta Street, Braamfontein, 2094
PO Box 16021, New Doornfontein, 2028
Tel 0861 JOSHCO - Tel +27 (0) 11 406 7300 - Fax +27 (0) 11 404 3001
E-mail: info@joshco.co.za
www.joshco.co.za 
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERT
 
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO) mandate is to develop and manage affordable rental housing for the lower market as an integral part of efforts to eradicate the housing backlog of the City of Johannesburg. JOSHCO is a registered Social Housing Institution and is accredited by the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA). 
 
We invite suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for the following vacant position. 
 
Position : Maintenance Worker (Plumber) 
Employment Status : Permanent 
Department : Housing Management 
 
Purpose of the Job: To perform a wide variety of tasks related to plumbing repairs and maintenance at JOSHCO Projects. 
 
 
Responsibilities (but not limited to the following): 
• Perform plumbing maintenance, repair, and installation. 
• Complete relevant work orders 
• Install maintain and repair plumbing fixtures e.g., Pipes, fittings, valves. 
• Diagnose plumbing problems. 
• Clean and maintain equipment and tools. 
• Maintain an adequate supply of repair and replacement parts. 
• Maintain wet services infrastructure including sewer, other water disposal systems and water supply lines. 
• Respond to emergency situations and identify areas for priority attention. 
• Follow safety procedures and techniques to perform duties. 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including duties of other trades where certification is not required, and the work does not exceed own limitation.
• Receive customer job request with regards to maintenance. 
• Keep customers / supervisor informed on progress of allocated maintenance jobs.
 
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Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of: 
• A valid matric certificate. 
• Recognised plumbing qualification. 
• Understanding of plumbing regulations and by-laws. 
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in plumbing. 
• A valid driver’s license is a necessity. 
 
• Skills and competencies- The ideal applicant must possess the following skills and competencies: 
• Generic skills: Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Teamwork 
• Technical Knowledge and Skills: Technical understanding of plumbing, electrical, building. 
• Attributes: Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal skills, Adaptability, Flexibility.
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Application Procedure: 
Interested applicants are invited to apply by submitting their CV’s together with certified copies of qualifications and ID to: recruitment@joshco.co.za  quoting the position applying for. Failure to submit the required documents will result in your application not being considered. JOSHCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and all appointments will be made in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its representivity (race, gender and disability). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and applicants who have not been contacted within 6 weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful. JOSHCO reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
 
Closing date: 02 August 2021
 
 
Directors: Mr. Theodore Dhlamini (Chairperson), Mr. Victor Rambau (CEO & ED), Ms. Nontobeko Ndimande (CFO & ED), Mr. Moerane Maimane (NED), Mr. Jason Sobekwa (NED), Mr. Siphiwe Mhlongo (NED), Mr. Themba Mamba (NED), Ms. Gaby Boikanyo (NED), Mr. Xolani Dlwathi (NED), Debbie Raphuti (NED), Eugenia Motloung (NED), Kenste Sesele (NED), Nikelo Bangisi (NED) Ms. Brenda Makhanya (NED), Ms. Sibongile Bhengu (NED), Ms. Xolisile Njapha (Company Secretary)
Registration Number: 2003/008/063/07