Plumbing Artisan (Hospital Maintenance)

Plumbing work that keeps Pretoria East homes and buildings running: this insurance repair contractor needs a trade-tested plumber. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll be based at an insurance repair contractor in Pretoria East. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts

• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• 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

• 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

• 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.