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Qualified Plumber (Residential Maintenance)

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Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 3 hours ago

Contract Trades & Services Code 08

R18 500 – R24 000/month

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Job Description

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the private hospital maintenance department in Umhlanga. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The work is in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
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
Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job

You'll need

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
Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)

Nice if you have

SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations
Heat pump and solar geyser installation experience
Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a CV with two contactable references from plumbing employers, PIRB registration card plus plumbing trade test or occupational certificate.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Umhlanga; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

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.