Plumber Required (Independent Contractor)
Company
The FIXHUB
Location
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Job Type
Contractor
Posted
21 days ago
Via
via Gumtree
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Job Description
Plumber (Independent Contractor)
About the Role
The FIXHUB is looking for an experienced, professional, and customer-focused Plumber to join our growing network of service professionals. This is a per-job contractor position, ideal for someone who enjoys flexible working hours while delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.
You will be responsible for completing plumbing repairs, maintenance, installations, and emergency call-outs to residential and small commercial customers. As a representative of The FIXHUB, professionalism, reliability, and excellent communication are essential.
Key Responsibilities
• Diagnose plumbing faults and provide effective solutions.
• Perform plumbing installations, repairs, maintenance, and replacements.
• Respond to emergency plumbing call-outs when required.
• Complete work safely and in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and professional work environment at every job site.
• Communicate professionally with customers before, during, and after each job.
• Accurately report completed work, materials used, and any additional findings through company reporting systems.
• Take clear before-and-after photographs where required.
• Represent The FIXHUB professionally and uphold the company's reputation for quality and reliability.
Minimum Requirements
• Minimum 3–5 years' proven plumbing experience.
• Valid South African driver's licence.
• Valid South African Identity Document or a valid work permit authorising employment in South Africa.
• Clear criminal record.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in Afrikaans.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good written reporting and documentation skills.
• Trustworthy, honest, and dependable.
• Punctual with strong time-management skills.
• Able to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends when required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit and capable of performing plumbing work safely.
Employment Type
• Independent Contractor (Per-Job Basis)
Compensation
• Paid on a per-job basis.
• Rates will vary depending on the type, complexity, and scope of each job.
• Opportunities for consistent work based on performance, customer satisfaction, reliability, and availability.
Why Join The FIXHUB?
At The FIXHUB, we are building a modern, technology-driven home services platform that values professionalism, trust, and quality workmanship. We provide qualified tradespeople with access to customers through an easy-to-use digital platform, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional service while we help connect you with new work.
If you take pride in your workmanship, value professionalism, and enjoy delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
The FIXHUB is looking for an experienced, professional, and customer-focused Plumber to join our growing network of service professionals. This is a per-job contractor position, ideal for someone who enjoys flexible working hours while delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.
You will be responsible for completing plumbing repairs, maintenance, installations, and emergency call-outs to residential and small commercial customers. As a representative of The FIXHUB, professionalism, reliability, and excellent communication are essential.
Key Responsibilities
• Diagnose plumbing faults and provide effective solutions.
• Perform plumbing installations, repairs, maintenance, and replacements.
• Respond to emergency plumbing call-outs when required.
• Complete work safely and in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and professional work environment at every job site.
• Communicate professionally with customers before, during, and after each job.
• Accurately report completed work, materials used, and any additional findings through company reporting systems.
• Take clear before-and-after photographs where required.
• Represent The FIXHUB professionally and uphold the company's reputation for quality and reliability.
Minimum Requirements
• Minimum 3–5 years' proven plumbing experience.
• Valid South African driver's licence.
• Valid South African Identity Document or a valid work permit authorising employment in South Africa.
• Clear criminal record.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in Afrikaans.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good written reporting and documentation skills.
• Trustworthy, honest, and dependable.
• Punctual with strong time-management skills.
• Able to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends when required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit and capable of performing plumbing work safely.
Employment Type
• Independent Contractor (Per-Job Basis)
Compensation
• Paid on a per-job basis.
• Rates will vary depending on the type, complexity, and scope of each job.
• Opportunities for consistent work based on performance, customer satisfaction, reliability, and availability.
Why Join The FIXHUB?
At The FIXHUB, we are building a modern, technology-driven home services platform that values professionalism, trust, and quality workmanship. We provide qualified tradespeople with access to customers through an easy-to-use digital platform, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional service while we help connect you with new work.
If you take pride in your workmanship, value professionalism, and enjoy delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
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