Licensed Plumber (PIRB Registered)

This private hospital maintenance department in Randburg 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.

You'll report in Randburg. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P

• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254

• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Paid PIRB renewal fee
• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly

• 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.