Plumber and Gas Installer (LPG)

Plumbing work that keeps Burgersfort homes and buildings running: this insurance repair contractor needs a trade-tested plumber. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

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

• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• 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

• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record

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

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