Company
MDT Foods cc t/a MDT Technical Placements
Location
Cape Town
Posted
5 days ago
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Job description
Introduction
Established plumbing company in Cape Town requires Plumbers with Matric / Grade 12, trade test certificate and 3-4years geyser maintenance and repairs experience. You must know your way around Cape Town CBD / Southern Suburbs, have your own transport and valid drivers licence (essential).
Company transport will be provided to go out to sites.
You main responsibility will be electric geyser as well as thermal geyser assessment and repairs / replacement.
Preference would be given to applicants from the City of Cape Town metropole - you must be able to find your way in and around Cape Town and the Southern Suburbs of the Western Cape.
Duties & Responsibilities
Your primary focus being on maintenance plumbing, covering:
• Electric Geyser assessment and replacements
• Thermal solar system assessments and replacements (Recognized training if done must be presented)
• PV to Geyser assessments and replacements (Recognized training if done must be presented)
• Component maintenance and testing
• Electrical testing of components and related equipment
• Drainage
• Leak Detection (Will need to prove competency)
• Jetting ( Will need to prove competency and knowledge)
Desired Experience & Qualification
You must have Matric / Grade 12, be trade tested and have valid driverse licence and your own reliable transport (to be able to get to work).
You must be fit and in good health and be able to work / crawl into tight roof spaces to perform your duties.
Working hours - Monday to Friday 07h30 to 17h00 (or later as required)
Standby / after hours rotation every second weekend - on rotation
Package & Remuneration
Basic Salary negotiable - depending on qualification and experience
Upsell Commission is payable
Established plumbing company in Cape Town requires Plumbers with Matric / Grade 12, trade test certificate and 3-4years geyser maintenance and repairs experience. You must know your way around Cape Town CBD / Southern Suburbs, have your own transport and valid drivers licence (essential).
Company transport will be provided to go out to sites.
You main responsibility will be electric geyser as well as thermal geyser assessment and repairs / replacement.
Preference would be given to applicants from the City of Cape Town metropole - you must be able to find your way in and around Cape Town and the Southern Suburbs of the Western Cape.
Duties & Responsibilities
Your primary focus being on maintenance plumbing, covering:
• Electric Geyser assessment and replacements
• Thermal solar system assessments and replacements (Recognized training if done must be presented)
• PV to Geyser assessments and replacements (Recognized training if done must be presented)
• Component maintenance and testing
• Electrical testing of components and related equipment
• Drainage
• Leak Detection (Will need to prove competency)
• Jetting ( Will need to prove competency and knowledge)
Desired Experience & Qualification
You must have Matric / Grade 12, be trade tested and have valid driverse licence and your own reliable transport (to be able to get to work).
You must be fit and in good health and be able to work / crawl into tight roof spaces to perform your duties.
Working hours - Monday to Friday 07h30 to 17h00 (or later as required)
Standby / after hours rotation every second weekend - on rotation
Package & Remuneration
Basic Salary negotiable - depending on qualification and experience
Upsell Commission is payable
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What is the national minimum wage for plumbers in South Africa as of March 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage is R31.38 per hour effective 1 March 2026. For a standard 45-hour week, this equates to R6,119 per month (R31.38 x 195 hours). Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate up to 15 hours per week.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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What salary range can I expect as a qualified plumber in South Africa in 2026?
Under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act enforced by the Department of Employment and Labour, entry-level qualified plumbers earn at least R6,119 per month, while experienced plumbers in urban areas like Johannesburg earn R25,000 to R45,000 monthly as per 2026 sectoral gazettes. Registered plumbers receive additional allowances of R1,200 monthly for tools. These rates are binding in non-exempt sectors.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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As a foreign plumber, what visa do I need to work in South Africa in 2026?
Plumbers (occupation code 671200) qualify for the Critical Skills Work Visa as listed in Government Gazette No. 45609. The visa is issued for up to 5 years and allows immediate permanent residency application after 5 years. No job offer labour market test is required; apply with SAQA-evaluated qualifications at a VFS centre for R4,250 fee.
Source: Department of Home Affairs
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What qualifications and experience are required for plumber jobs in South Africa?
A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4 in Plumbing and a successful trade test (Red Seal) under the National Qualifications Framework are mandatory. Candidates need 36 months supervised practical experience logged in an approved logbook. These are set by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations.
Source: Department of Higher Education and Training