Senior Plumber
We are recruiting a Senior Plumber for our client, a specialist water metering and utilities services company operating across South Africa. This Cape Town-based role is a hands-on, senior technical position ideal for an experienced plumber. The successful candidate will take ownership of complex water meter installations, ensure compliance and quality control, and uphold technical standards across multiple sites. Acting as the technical authority within the water metering operation, they will support large-scale residential and commercial projects, troubleshoot complex faults, and contribute to process development, standards, and the mentoring of junior staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Plumber (Trade Tested).
• Essential: PIRB Registration.
• Minimum of 5 years’ plumbing experience.
• Advantagoeus: At least 3 years’ experience in water metering or sub-metering
• Strong exposure to residential and commercial plumbing environments.
• Proven experience with bulk meters, sub-meters, fault-finding, and repairs.
• Strong understanding of water metering systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, schematics, and layouts.
• Advanced fault diagnosis and problem-solving capability.
• Comfortable using mobile devices or applications for reporting and documentation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Install, replace, and commission water meters across residential, commercial, and sectional title properties.
• Convert bulk or shared water supply lines into individually metered supplies.
• Install sub-meters, bulk meters, isolation valves, strainers, non-return valves, pressure-reducing valves, and meter boxes as required.
• Ensure correct pipe sizing, alignment, and meter orientation on all installations.
• Pressure test completed installations and inspect for leaks or defects.
• Verify meter accuracy, flow direction, and correct readings during commissioning.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing faults, including leaks, low pressure, blocked meters, faulty valves, and incorrect installations.
• Attend escalated call-outs and resolve complex or high-risk plumbing issues.
• Replace damaged or failed meters and associated fittings efficiently and safely.
• Ensure all work complies with SANS standards, municipal bylaws, and water authority requirements.
• Identify, report, and rectify non-compliant or unsafe plumbing installations.
• Enforce health and safety standards across all sites.
• Complete job cards, installation reports, and commissioning documentation accurately.
• Capture meter serial numbers, readings, photographs, and customer sign-offs.
• Maintain accurate records for billing, audits, and dispute resolution purposes.
• Establish and uphold standard installation methods, procedures, and checklists.
• Act as the technical lead for junior plumbers, assistants, or subcontractors.
• Train and mentor team members on installation quality, safety, and fault-finding.
• Review and sign off work completed by junior staff or subcontractors.
• Liaise professionally with landlords, body corporates, property managers, and developers.
• Explain meter functionality, readings, and basic troubleshooting to clients when required.
• Manage water meter stock, fittings, valves, tools, and installation materials.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained, secure, and fit for purpose.
• Report stock discrepancies, losses, or damages to management.

Closing Date
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 27 January 2026, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position until 18 February 2026.
 
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