Licensed Plumber (PIRB Registered)

This commercial building contractor in Stellenbosch needs a plumber who arrives on time, fixes it properly and leaves the site clean. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Stellenbosch (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• 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
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)

• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork
• Heat pump and solar geyser installation experience
• Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience

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

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