Plumber and/or Plumbing Operator
Company
Vortex Pipe Works
Location
Cape Town
Salary
R 12K–R 20K a month
Posted
29 days ago
Via
Indeed
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Job Description
Qualified Plumber/Foreman and Plumbing Operator positions available.
Plumbing position offered at a large Cape Town based Plumbing Company operating predominantly in the Construction Sector. Candidates to have a minimum of five years experience in the plumbing industry, with the ability to set out their own work in accordance with wet services engineers drawings, and do accurate material take-off's. Experience with HDPE drainage piping installations and Multi-Layer Piping is required. The ability to read and interpret construction drawings, mark-out reticulation routes and plan one's work is imperative. Candidates should preferably be qualified artisans and hold a valid drivers license. .
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R12 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):
• Are you able to set out a plumbing installation according to a Wet Services Engineers drawing, including invert levels, and do an accurate take-off of materials required?
Experience:
• Plumber: 3 years (Required)
• HDPE Installer and fabricator: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Plumbing position offered at a large Cape Town based Plumbing Company operating predominantly in the Construction Sector. Candidates to have a minimum of five years experience in the plumbing industry, with the ability to set out their own work in accordance with wet services engineers drawings, and do accurate material take-off's. Experience with HDPE drainage piping installations and Multi-Layer Piping is required. The ability to read and interpret construction drawings, mark-out reticulation routes and plan one's work is imperative. Candidates should preferably be qualified artisans and hold a valid drivers license. .
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R12 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):
• Are you able to set out a plumbing installation according to a Wet Services Engineers drawing, including invert levels, and do an accurate take-off of materials required?
Experience:
• Plumber: 3 years (Required)
• HDPE Installer and fabricator: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
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.
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.
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.
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.
