Junior Plumber

Are you an experienced Junior Plumber ready for a fresh challenge in Paarl, Western Cape? This is a great fit for a motivated self-starter eager to grow with the business.

Collaboration, fairness, and pride in the work define the day-to-day culture. Longer term, there is a clear path for those who show commitment. You will operate within clear systems and have the support of capable colleagues. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications.

Team Supervision & Quality Control

• Supervise and guide junior plumbers and general assistants on site by allocating tasks clearly, demonstrating correct installation and repair techniques, monitoring workmanship against quality standards, and correcting errors before pipework is permanently concealed.
• Mentor plumbing apprentices by providing structured on-the-job training in pipefitting, fault diagnosis, reading technical drawings, professional customer communication, and safe work practices to support their preparation for trade testing with the relevant SETA.
• Review completed job cards and site reports to verify that all work has been carried out to specification, materials used are correctly recorded, and the installation is ready for handover and client sign-off with a fully compliant Certificate of Compliance.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Issue Certificates of Compliance for plumbing installations upon completion of work, confirming that all systems have been pressure-tested, meet SANS 10254 requirements, and are safe for connection to municipal water supply and drainage networks before final sign-off.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area by cordoning off work zones, displaying appropriate warning signage, containing water spills and debris during repairs, and thoroughly cleaning up after completing work at client premises to leave the site safe and presentable.
• Ensure all plumbing work is carried out in strict compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, including the use of required PPE, safe excavation practices, and confined space entry procedures when working in manholes and underground chambers.

Maintenance & Technical Support

• Repair and replace hot water systems including electric and solar geysers, heat pumps, and circulating pumps, checking thermostat settings, heating elements, sacrificial anodes, and safety valves to restore reliable and energy-efficient hot water supply.
• Clear blocked drains, waste pipes, and sewer lines using mechanical drain snakes, high-pressure water jetting equipment rated to 3000 PSI, and CCTV drain inspection cameras to locate obstructions and assess the internal structural condition of buried pipework.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on plumbing infrastructure across commercial and industrial sites, checking for corrosion, joint integrity, water hammer, and pressure variations, and generating comprehensive condition reports with recommended remedial actions.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing faults including burst pipes, leaking joints, dripping taps, malfunctioning float valves, and defective pressure-reducing valves by systematically tracing systems and isolating sections to pinpoint the exact source of the problem.

• Thorough knowledge of SANS plumbing codes and regulations governing water supply and drainage installations.
• A recognised trade certificate in plumbing issued by a relevant SETA or a national certificate in plumbing.
• For drainage specialist roles, experience with high-pressure jetting equipment and CCTV drain inspection cameras.
• Proficiency in pipe cutting and threading, soldering, brazing, and use of push-fit and compression fittings.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose complex plumbing issues and determine effective and cost-efficient repairs.
• Registration with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board or eligibility to register for qualified plumber positions.