Qualified Plumber (Residential Maintenance) – Immediate Start

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the insurance repair contractor in Mbombela. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Mbombela. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254

• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• 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

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