Qualified Plumber (Residential Maintenance)

Know your way around SANS 10254 and a geyser drip tray? The private hospital maintenance department in Centurion wants to hear from you. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at a private hospital maintenance department in Centurion. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera

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

• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations
• Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience

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

• 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.