Licensed Plumber (PIRB Registered) – Experienced

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the commercial building contractor in Paarl. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The work is in Paarl, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• 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
• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks

• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs

• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete
• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Paid PIRB renewal fee

• 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.