Qualified Plumber (Residential Maintenance) – Permanent

This private hospital maintenance department in Khayelitsha needs a plumber who arrives on time, fixes it properly and leaves the site clean. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Khayelitsha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P
• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254

• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record

• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Paid PIRB renewal fee
• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete

• 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.