Team Leader - Plumber

Team Leader - Plumber


Company
Drainmen Services Group
Location
Cape Town
Via
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Job Description
Team Leader

We are looking for a highly energetic professional to join our Cape Town team as a Plumbing Team Leader. This role requires a dynamic individual who can combine technical expertise with leadership, sales ability, and customer satisfaction.

The Team Leader identifies customer needs and offers the best possible solution to ensure profitability for jobs assigned by the Fleet Manager. You will drive sales, maintain client relationships, remain updated on product knowledge, and lead your assistant with professionalism and accountability.

Roles & Responsibilities

· Secure plumbing sales and meet/exceed monthly targets.

· Quote clients for required work and additional scopes.

· Conduct primary assessments to diagnose plumbing problems.

· Delegate tasks effectively to assistants.

· Complete job cards accurately for all site work.

· Handle invoicing and process payments (Card, Cash, EFT).

· Work according to company standards, policies, and procedures.

· Perform drain unblocking and the use of specialised equipment for underground pipe locations and endoscopic inspections.

· Install geysers with relevant pipework.

· Operate high-pressure jetting machines, rooter machines, jetting trailers, and miller machines.

· Conduct stock take on vehicle tools, equipment, and machinery.

· Educate assistants through detailed explanations and demonstrations.

· Ensure efficient reporting, flow of information, and process improvement.

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate must have the following skills and expertise:

· Red Seal Certification / PIRB Registration – ability to issue Certificates of Compliance.

· Specialised Pipe relining

· Water Management Expertise – greywater recycling, rainwater harvesting, specialised gas leak detection.

· Advanced Geyser Installation – solar geysers, heat pumps, high-pressure systems.

· Drainage & Stormwater Systems with experience in using highly specialised machinery for below-ground drainage, sewer line maintenance, flood prevention.

· Sanitation Systems – advanced soil waste, vent systems, and industrial sanitation projects.

· Compliance Documentation – defensible technical reporting aligned with PIRB and insurance standards

· Proven plumbing experience with technical and sales ability.

· Strong leadership skills to guide assistants positively.

· Commitment to continuous learning and product knowledge.

· Ability to develop creative plumbing/sales techniques.

· Customer-focused with initiative in satisfaction and service improvement.

Why Join Us?

We value operational discipline, technical excellence, and staff growth. As a Team Leader, you will gain exposure to scarce skills training, compliance pathways, and leadership development while contributing to Cape Town’s leading plumbing service provider.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to apply for this position, please email your cv to: no later than 01.07.2026

If you do not receive a response to your application within 10 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R65,00 - R117,33 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate
• Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:
• Plumbing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the National Minimum Wage for electricians in South Africa is R30.45 per hour as of 1 March 2026, equating to R5,478 per month for a 45-hour week. Electricians must receive at least 1.5 times this rate for overtime beyond 45 hours weekly. This applies under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act sectoral determinations.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need an NQF Level 4 Electrical Engineering qualification plus a minimum of 3 years registered apprenticeship completed by 2026. A valid Wireman’s Licence from the Department is mandatory for installation work. No exceptions apply for unregistered candidates in formal employment.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, electricians work a maximum of 45 hours per week with no more than 9 hours daily under the BCEA as of 2026. They receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service plus 10 public holidays. Sick leave totals 30 days over 3 years.
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As per SARS, electricians earning R237,101 to R370,500 annually pay 26% tax on income above R237,100 with rebates of R17,235 for under-65s as of the 2026/27 year. Monthly PAYE deductions apply automatically for salaries above R95,750 per year. UIF contributions remain at 1% of salary up to R17,712 monthly.
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