Plumbing Artisan (Hospital Maintenance)

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the property management company in Kariega. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The work is in Kariega, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• 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

• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254

• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Paid PIRB renewal fee
• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos

• Put your PIRB number at the top of your CV. Insurance contractors check it before they read anything else.
• Mention how many geyser replacements you do in a normal month. It is the number most plumbing managers ask about.