Plumber and Gas Installer (LPG) – Fixed-Term

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the private hospital maintenance department in Sandton. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is Sandton-based, with most of your time spent at a private hospital maintenance department. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• 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
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes

• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs

• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations
• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork

• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly
• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Paid PIRB renewal fee

• 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.