Plumber

Plumber


Company
Discovery
Location
Pretoria
Posted
25 days ago
Via
via BeBee

Job Description
Plumber – 12 Month Contract About Discovery Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose This

Role is to assist with maintenance strategies and that they are carried out timeously. This role will entail fault finding, analysis of equipment and problems. The aspects of this is to ensure that Key water systems are operational and problems resolved quickly within the associated SLA for both Critical and non-critical areas.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to - Maintenance strategies - Ensure Maintenance strategies are carried out to building, relevant equipment, water systems and services. [preventative, reactive, statutory, condition] - Plan, develop/create and conduct preventative maintenance to equipment and new equipment.
• Conduct statutory maintenance as per regulatory compliance requirements and to Discovery set Standards - Conduct reactive maintenance with urgency and complete it with required quality standards and within prudence.
• Maintenance plumbing work - Identify problem with equipment, pipe work and substandard installation work - Carry out necessary work to repair equipment and unblock pipes - Fault diagnoses boilers and heat pumps systems - Water closet system are kept on good order - Testing of equipment that is water related such as Dishwasher, water dispensers, irrigation, pumps and so on.
• Safety and compliance - Ensure compliance to safety, health and environment Act as well as adherence to the Discovery standards and practices and compliance to the OHS Act.
• Ensure required maintenance activities is carried out at required intervals and that the service and equipment comply to regulations Personal Attributes and Skills - Solutions driven - Able to work alone - Good communication in English - Customer focused - Proficient with computers Education and Experience - Relevant Qualification - Plumbing skills – understanding the principles of water reticulation and drainage systems experience in repairs of minor blockages and WC flushing systems.
• Understand maintenance strategies [preventative, reactive, statutory] - Environmental knowledge of the impacts of poorly maintained water systems, chemicals - 2 years minimum experience working in a corporate or similar environment. Working with Geberit systems, high pressure piping and on a number installation with boilers and plumbing piping. Good understand filtration systems, and pumps. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly wage for qualified plumbers in South Africa from 1 March 2026?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the National Minimum Wage at R28.79 per hour for plumbers as of 1 March 2026. This applies to all Sectoral Determination 13 workers with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Q Which trade test certificate is required to legally work as a plumber in South Africa in 2026?
Candidates must hold a Red Seal trade certificate issued after passing the QCTO trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be registered on the National Artisan Database by 31 December 2025 for 2026 employment. No plumber may be employed without this qualification under the Skills Development Act.
Q How many annual leave days and sick leave days are plumbers entitled to under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act in 2026?
Plumbers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of employment and 30 days of paid sick leave over a 36-month cycle. The leave must be taken within 6 months after the leave cycle ends or it is forfeited.
Q What documents must be submitted when applying for a plumber position through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a certified ID copy, Red Seal certificate, proof of residence, and a completed Z83 form to the nearest labour centre. All documents must be uploaded to the ESSA online portal by 30 June 2026 for the annual placement cycle.
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