Artisan Plumber

Ready to take the next step as an Artisan Plumber? Join a respected established business in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Career progression is actively supported for those who show initiative. You will be given real responsibility and the trust to run with it. The team looks after its own and expects the same in return. Get in touch with your application and start the conversation.

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

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Manage tools and equipment responsibly by conducting daily pre-use inspections of power tools, drain cleaning machinery, gas torches, and safety harnesses, and immediately removing any defective or damaged equipment from service for repair or replacement.
• 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.

Installation & Site Execution

• 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.
• 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.

• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose complex plumbing issues and determine effective and cost-efficient repairs.
• A valid driver's licence is essential for roles requiring travel to multiple sites or call-out response.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in environments that may be dirty or unpleasant.
• Thorough knowledge of SANS plumbing codes and regulations governing water supply and drainage installations.
• Registration with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board or eligibility to register for qualified plumber positions.