Maintenance Plumber

Our client, a thriving company in the Richards Bay area of KwaZulu-Natal, is appointing a skilled Maintenance Plumber. This is a career-defining move for an ambitious professional ready for their next challenge.

The company fosters a positive culture where effort and initiative are recognised. Hard work is matched by genuine respect for the people who do it. Skills development and on-the-job learning are a genuine part of the role. We would love to see your CV if this role speaks to you.

Team Supervision & Quality Control

• 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.
• 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.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• 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.
• 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.

• For drainage specialist roles, experience with high-pressure jetting equipment and CCTV drain inspection cameras.
• A minimum of three to four years of experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, or construction environments.
• Physical fitness to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in environments that may be dirty or unpleasant.
• A valid driver's licence is essential for roles requiring travel to multiple sites or call-out response.
• Thorough knowledge of SANS plumbing codes and regulations governing water supply and drainage installations.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose complex plumbing issues and determine effective and cost-efficient repairs.