Plumber for Geyser Installations

This insurance repair contractor in Cape Town CBD needs a plumber who arrives on time, fixes it properly and leaves the site clean. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: Cape Town CBD, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked

• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• 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

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

• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete
• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly
• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card

• 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.