Licensed Plumber (PIRB Registered)

This commercial building contractor in Kariega needs a plumber who arrives on time, fixes it properly and leaves the site clean. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Location: Kariega, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job

• 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
• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces

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

• Put your PIRB number at the top of your CV. Insurance contractors check it before they read anything else.
• Do not list every plumbing task you have ever done. Focus on geysers, drainage and CoCs, which is what these jobs pay for.