Drainage Plumber (Blockages & CCTV)

Plumbing work that keeps Pinetown homes and buildings running: this commercial building contractor needs a trade-tested plumber. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The work is in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings

• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)

• Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience
• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations
• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork

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

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