Drainage Plumber (Blockages & CCTV) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
East London, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 days ago
Full-time Trades & Services Code 08
R19 750 – R25 750/month
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Job Description

This insurance repair contractor in East London needs a plumber who arrives on time, fixes it properly and leaves the site clean. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll report in East London. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
  • Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
  • Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
  • Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
  • Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks
  • Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254

What you need

  • PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
  • Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
  • Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
  • Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
  • Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254

Extra points for

  • Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience
  • Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork

What you get

  • Paid PIRB renewal fee
  • Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
  • Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly
  • Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): plumbing trade test or occupational certificate, PIRB registration card plus a CV with two contactable references from plumbing employers.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around East London.

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How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryR19 750 – R25 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationEast London, Eastern Cape
CategoryTrades & Services
Experience5+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted15 October 2026
Closing Date18 November 2026
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