Drainage Plumber (Blockages & CCTV) – Permanent

This private hospital maintenance department in Stellenbosch needs a plumber who arrives on time, fixes it properly and leaves the site clean. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Stellenbosch (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P
• 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
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings

• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• 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)

• Heat pump and solar geyser installation experience
• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork

• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly
• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete
• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos

• 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.