Qualified Plumber
Reference No: 284462662 | Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on: 16 April 2026
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Repair and maintain plumbing components, drainage & water systems including replacing defective washers, replacing or fixing broken pipes, and opening clogged drains etc.
Fault finding and plumbing diagnostics
Read meters and report water usage
Preventative maintenance on fixtures
Interpret building specifications to identify layouts of pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials and systems
Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies including ordering replacement materials, filling out associated forms
Collaborate with Contractors, Electricians, Fitters, and/or other tradesmen for new installation and repairs/maintenance of current plumbing systems
Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems
Perform inspections of plumbing systems to identify and replace worn parts
Provide daily feedback on work status to the Supervisor and/or Engineering Manager
Understanding of and abiding by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Qualifying Criteria
Qualified Plumber (Red seal certification)
Grade 12 or equivalent
Valid Drivers license
Preferred Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIMB) registration/license
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the same or similar role advantageous
Extensive knowledge of power tools
Ability to work under challenging conditions
Able to work at heights and confined spaces
Excellent communication skills (understand, read and write in English)
Qualifying Attributes:
Physically fit (Strength to handle materials, tools and machines)
Knowledge of tools advantageous
Must be able to work as an individual and within a team
Must be willing and eager to learn
Must be honest & reliable
Hard-working and self–motivated individual
Willing to work overtime when required
Must be of sober habits
High quality workmanship
Type : PermanentReporting to: Fitters ManagerJob type: Permanent positionBenefits includeProvident fundGroup lifeFuneral cover15 working days leave per annumStandard hours07:30 – 17:00 Monday - Thursday07:30 – 16:00 FridaysMay be required to work overtime as per operational requirements
Applications:Applicants are invited to email a detailed CV and a motivational letter, outlining relevant experience, to Noleen Bester at Noleen.Bester@sametal.co.za by no later than Friday 17 April 2026 or WhatsApp their CV to 081 297 1682.
We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.















