Plumber for Geyser Installations

Plumbing work that keeps Polokwane homes and buildings running: this private hospital maintenance department needs a trade-tested plumber. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Home base is a private hospital maintenance department on the Polokwane side of Limpopo. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes

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

• Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience
• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork

• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Paid PIRB renewal fee
• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly

• Mention how many geyser replacements you do in a normal month. It is the number most plumbing managers ask about.
• Do not list every plumbing task you have ever done. Focus on geysers, drainage and CoCs, which is what these jobs pay for.