Qualified Plumber (Residential Maintenance)

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the commercial building contractor in Sandton. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Sandton-based, with most of your time spent at a commercial building contractor. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P

• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs

• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Paid PIRB renewal fee
• 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.
• Do not list every plumbing task you have ever done. Focus on geysers, drainage and CoCs, which is what these jobs pay for.