Plumber

Assegai Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Western Cape is seeking an experienced Plumber to manage plumbing and maintenance duties across residential and commercial projects. The role requires relevant qualifications and a minimum of 5 years experience, along with a proactive attitude and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits, including pension fund contributions and a 13th cheque.

Benefits

Pension Fund contribution (10% - 50/50 split)

13th cheque

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience post-graduation in a plumbing position.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards.
• Ability to write clear reports and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
• Conduct routine inspections and respond to plumbing emergencies.
• Collaborate with contractors and perform related construction tasks as needed.

Skills

Professional demeanour

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Relevant plumbing qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Plumber to join our Client in the Western Cape (northern suburbs of Cape Town).

As a Plumber, you will be responsible for general plumbing and maintenance duties, adhering to health and safety standards, managing stock, and ensuring quality control in all plumbing work in residential and commercial buildings.

JOB PURPOSE:

• Install, repairs, and maintains water, drainage, and heating systems in residential and commercial buildings.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Relevant plumbing qualification/s
• Minimum 5 years' experience post-graduation in a similar position.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and methodologies.
• An understanding of health and safety standards.
• Ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate information in a simple way to a diverse range of people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with collaboration tools.

Skills Required:

• Professional demeanour.
• Commercial awareness.
• Proactive, practical, logical, methodical, resourceful, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational, analytical, problem-solving, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Fully multilingual: English/Xhosa/Afrikaans)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site
• Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Key Performance Areas:
  • General plumbing and maintenance
  • Stock management
  • Quality control
  
  


• Install, repair, and maintain pipes, valves, fittings, drainage systems, and fixtures in commercial and residential structures.


• Water dispensing units and related works.


• Collaborate with general contractors, electricians, and other construction professionals.


• Follow building plans and blueprints.


• Respond to, diagnose, and resolve plumbing emergencies.


• Perform routine inspections of plumbing and drainage systems.


• Light construction, carpentry, painting, plastering, flooring, ceiling and electrical work as required.


• Prepare bids, budgets, and cost estimates.


• Keep accurate records of time spent working, description of work performed and materials used.

IN ADDITION:
This job description is by no means exhaustive of duties and responsibilities that may be requested from the employee. The employee will be expected to perform any task, within the scope of his/her abilities, in order to ensure the good productive functioning. This job description will be an important tool for training and development as well as a guideline to minimum performance standards.

Desired Skills:

• General plumbing and maintenance
• Construction
• Health and safety standards
• Stock management
• Quality control

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Inclusive: Pension Fund contribution (10% - 50/50 split)
• 13th cheque