Plumber
Company
Leoson Engineering
Location
Pretoria
Via
Jooble
Job Description
​We are seeking a highly skilled and Trade Tested Plumber with at least 3 years of experience specifically within municipal environments or large-scale public infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate isn't just a "fix-it" expert; you understand the bureaucracy, compliance standards, and heavy-duty systems unique to city-level plumbing and water management.
Key Responsibilities
​Infrastructure Maintenance: Install, repair, and maintain large-scale water supply and sewage systems.
​Compliance & Inspection: Ensure all work meets municipal bylaws and national building codes.
​System Diagnostics: Utilize advanced tools to locate leaks or blockages in complex public piping networks.
​Reporting: Maintain accurate logs of work completed for municipal audit and safety purposes.
​Emergency Response: Handle high-pressure repairs on main lines and public facilities.
​Requirements & Qualifications
​Certification: Valid Red Seal (or equivalent) Trade Test certificate.
​Experience: Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience specifically in municipal or public works plumbing.
​Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of blueprints, hydraulic systems, and municipal water meter installations.
​Driver’s License: Valid Code 8 (or higher) license with a clean record.
​Physical Fitness: Ability to work in confined spaces and various outdoor weather conditions.
Please send your resume/CV
Key Responsibilities
​Infrastructure Maintenance: Install, repair, and maintain large-scale water supply and sewage systems.
​Compliance & Inspection: Ensure all work meets municipal bylaws and national building codes.
​System Diagnostics: Utilize advanced tools to locate leaks or blockages in complex public piping networks.
​Reporting: Maintain accurate logs of work completed for municipal audit and safety purposes.
​Emergency Response: Handle high-pressure repairs on main lines and public facilities.
​Requirements & Qualifications
​Certification: Valid Red Seal (or equivalent) Trade Test certificate.
​Experience: Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience specifically in municipal or public works plumbing.
​Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of blueprints, hydraulic systems, and municipal water meter installations.
​Driver’s License: Valid Code 8 (or higher) license with a clean record.
​Physical Fitness: Ability to work in confined spaces and various outdoor weather conditions.
Please send your resume/CV
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What is the 2026 national minimum wage for code 10 and 14 drivers in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for drivers in South Africa is R27.58 per hour from 1 March 2026. Overtime after 45 hours per week must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate, equating to R41.37 per hour.
What Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) requirements apply to taxi and truck drivers in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, all drivers of vehicles over 3 500 kg or carrying passengers for reward must hold a valid PrDP issued by the Department of Transport. The permit costs R260 and must be renewed every five years with a medical fitness certificate dated no older than 24 months.
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