Drainage Plumber (Blockages & CCTV)

Know your way around SANS 10254 and a geyser drip tray? The residential plumbing company in Pinetown wants to hear from you. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll be based at a residential plumbing company in Pinetown. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254

• 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
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs

• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly
• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Paid PIRB renewal fee
• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos

• 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.