Qualified Plumber

A reputable company situated in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal wishes to appoint a reliable Qualified Plumber. A positive attitude and a willingness to learn will take you far in this role.

The company supports further study and professional development where relevant. The workplace values doing things properly over cutting corners. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications.

The role is based on-site and suits someone living within commuting distance.

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.
• 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.

Installation & Site Execution

• Read and interpret plumbing drawings, isometric diagrams, specifications, and bills of quantities to determine pipe routes, fixture positions, material take-offs, and the correct sequence of installation activities before commencing any work on site.
• Set out and install below-ground drainage networks including sewer and stormwater pipes, inspection chambers, rodding eyes, and grease traps, ensuring correct falls and gradients are maintained to achieve self-cleansing flow velocities as required by building regulations.
• Cut, thread, bend, and join copper, galvanised steel, HDPE, and PVC pipes using soldering, brazing, compression, crimping, and solvent welding techniques, pressure-testing all joints before concealing pipework in walls, floors, or underground.

• Registration with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board or eligibility to register for qualified plumber positions.
• 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.
• A minimum of three to four years of experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, or construction environments.
• A recognised trade certificate in plumbing issued by a relevant SETA or a national certificate in plumbing.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in environments that may be dirty or unpleasant.