Plumber and Gas Installer (LPG)

Know your way around SANS 10254 and a geyser drip tray? The property management company in George wants to hear from you. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll report in George. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations
• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera

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

• Paid PIRB renewal fee
• 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.