Plumber and Gas Installer (LPG)

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the property management company in Benoni. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Benoni, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations
• 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

• 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
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record

• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete
• Paid PIRB renewal fee

• 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.