Licensed Plumber (PIRB Registered)

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the private hospital maintenance department in Sandton. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Sandton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations

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

• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations
• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork
• Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience

• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete
• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly
• Paid PIRB renewal fee
• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos

• Mention how many geyser replacements you do in a normal month. It is the number most plumbing managers ask about.
• Put your PIRB number at the top of your CV. Insurance contractors check it before they read anything else.