Qualified Plumber (Residential Maintenance)

This insurance repair contractor in Komani needs a plumber who arrives on time, fixes it properly and leaves the site clean. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is Komani-based, with most of your time spent at an insurance repair contractor.

• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked

• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• 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
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs

• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork
• Heat pump and solar geyser installation experience

• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly
• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Paid PIRB renewal fee

• 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.