Commercial Plumber (New Builds)

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the private hospital maintenance department in Tembisa. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Tembisa, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations

• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• 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
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs

• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations
• Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience
• Heat pump and solar geyser installation experience

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

• Put your PIRB number at the top of your CV. Insurance contractors check it before they read anything else.
• Mention how many geyser replacements you do in a normal month. It is the number most plumbing managers ask about.