Plumber
Company
C-Pact Enterprise Pty Ltd
Location
Cape Town
Salary
R 20K–R 50K a month
Posted
13 days ago
Via
Indeed
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
• Installation & Repair: Installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, pipes, valves, and fixtures (e.g., toilets, sinks, geysers, bathrooms), and any other relevant systems
• System Maintenance: Performing inspections, clearing clogged drains, fixing leaks, and testing systems for proper functionality.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Reading and interpreting blueprints and building plans to plan piping and various layouts
• Material Prep: Cutting, bending, threading, and joining pipes using tools like clamps, screws, or welding equipment.
• Compliance & Safety: Adhering to local plumbing codes, safety standards, and regulations.
• Customer Service: Communicating with clients, assessing, and providing estimates for repairs.
Requirements:
• A valid Red Seal Trade Certificate
• 5 years + experience as a Qualified Plumber
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, and reading blueprints.
• Must be physically fit and able to pass a medical
• Strong critical thinking to diagnose complex plumbing issues.
• Must reside in Cape Town and have own transport
• If you do not receive a response within 2-4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful
Pay: R20 000,00 - R50 000,00 per month
Education:
• Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
• Installation & Repair: Installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, pipes, valves, and fixtures (e.g., toilets, sinks, geysers, bathrooms), and any other relevant systems
• System Maintenance: Performing inspections, clearing clogged drains, fixing leaks, and testing systems for proper functionality.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Reading and interpreting blueprints and building plans to plan piping and various layouts
• Material Prep: Cutting, bending, threading, and joining pipes using tools like clamps, screws, or welding equipment.
• Compliance & Safety: Adhering to local plumbing codes, safety standards, and regulations.
• Customer Service: Communicating with clients, assessing, and providing estimates for repairs.
Requirements:
• A valid Red Seal Trade Certificate
• 5 years + experience as a Qualified Plumber
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, and reading blueprints.
• Must be physically fit and able to pass a medical
• Strong critical thinking to diagnose complex plumbing issues.
• Must reside in Cape Town and have own transport
• If you do not receive a response within 2-4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful
Pay: R20 000,00 - R50 000,00 per month
Education:
• Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
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Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
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