Licensed Plumber (PIRB Registered)

This insurance repair contractor in Sasolburg needs a plumber who arrives on time, fixes it properly and leaves the site clean. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is an insurance repair contractor on the Sasolburg side of Free State. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked

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

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

• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete
• 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.
• Put your PIRB number at the top of your CV. Insurance contractors check it before they read anything else.