Qualified Plumber (Residential Maintenance)

Plumbing work that keeps Epping homes and buildings running: this private hospital maintenance department needs a trade-tested plumber. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

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

• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera

• 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
• 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

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

• 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.