Commercial Plumber (New Builds)

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the property management company in Pietermaritzburg. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll be based at a property management company in Pietermaritzburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes

• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record

• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork
• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations

• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete
• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly

• Do not list every plumbing task you have ever done. Focus on geysers, drainage and CoCs, which is what these jobs pay for.
• Put your PIRB number at the top of your CV. Insurance contractors check it before they read anything else.