Drainage Plumber (Blockages & CCTV)

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the insurance repair contractor in Cape Town CBD. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera

• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces
• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254

• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations
• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork
• Heat pump and solar geyser installation experience

• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly
• Paid PIRB renewal fee

• Do not list every plumbing task you have ever done. Focus on geysers, drainage and CoCs, which is what these jobs pay for.
• Mention how many geyser replacements you do in a normal month. It is the number most plumbing managers ask about.