Team Leader - Plumber

Team Leader - Plumber


Company
Drainmen Services Group
Location
Cape Town
Via
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Job Description
Team Leader

We are looking for a highly energetic professional to join our Cape Town team as a Plumbing Team Leader. This role requires a dynamic individual who can combine technical expertise with leadership, sales ability, and customer satisfaction.

The Team Leader identifies customer needs and offers the best possible solution to ensure profitability for jobs assigned by the Fleet Manager. You will drive sales, maintain client relationships, remain updated on product knowledge, and lead your assistant with professionalism and accountability.

Roles & Responsibilities

· Secure plumbing sales and meet/exceed monthly targets.

· Quote clients for required work and additional scopes.

· Conduct primary assessments to diagnose plumbing problems.

· Delegate tasks effectively to assistants.

· Complete job cards accurately for all site work.

· Handle invoicing and process payments (Card, Cash, EFT).

· Work according to company standards, policies, and procedures.

· Perform drain unblocking and the use of specialised equipment for underground pipe locations and endoscopic inspections.

· Install geysers with relevant pipework.

· Operate high-pressure jetting machines, rooter machines, jetting trailers, and miller machines.

· Conduct stock take on vehicle tools, equipment, and machinery.

· Educate assistants through detailed explanations and demonstrations.

· Ensure efficient reporting, flow of information, and process improvement.

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate must have the following skills and expertise:

· Red Seal Certification / PIRB Registration – ability to issue Certificates of Compliance.

· Specialised Pipe relining

· Water Management Expertise – greywater recycling, rainwater harvesting, specialised gas leak detection.

· Advanced Geyser Installation – solar geysers, heat pumps, high-pressure systems.

· Drainage & Stormwater Systems with experience in using highly specialised machinery for below-ground drainage, sewer line maintenance, flood prevention.

· Sanitation Systems – advanced soil waste, vent systems, and industrial sanitation projects.

· Compliance Documentation – defensible technical reporting aligned with PIRB and insurance standards

· Proven plumbing experience with technical and sales ability.

· Strong leadership skills to guide assistants positively.

· Commitment to continuous learning and product knowledge.

· Ability to develop creative plumbing/sales techniques.

· Customer-focused with initiative in satisfaction and service improvement.

Why Join Us?

We value operational discipline, technical excellence, and staff growth. As a Team Leader, you will gain exposure to scarce skills training, compliance pathways, and leadership development while contributing to Cape Town’s leading plumbing service provider.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to apply for this position, please email your cv to: no later than 01.07.2026

If you do not receive a response to your application within 10 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R65,00 - R117,33 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate
• Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:
• Plumbing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in South Africa from 1 January 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for welders in South Africa is R27.85 per hour as of 1 January 2026 under the National Minimum Wage Act. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times this rate for hours worked beyond 45 per week in the metal industry.
Q What qualifications and experience does the Department of Employment and Labour require for welder jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, welders must hold a minimum N2 certificate in welding plus 3 years documented experience or a Red Seal trade certificate issued by QCTO. Candidates without these credentials are ineligible for formal sector positions.
Q Which documents are required when applying for welder jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, Red Seal certificate or N2 qualification, proof of 3 years experience, and a valid tax number from SARS. Applications without these four documents are rejected at the labour centre.
Q What are the legal working hours and annual leave entitlements for welders in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week with 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Public holidays and family responsibility leave of 3 days per year are additional entitlements.
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