Plumber and Gas Installer (LPG)

This insurance repair contractor in Mokopane needs a plumber who arrives on time, fixes it properly and leaves the site clean. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Mokopane; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens

• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs

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

• 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

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