Company
Vortex Pipe Works
Location
Cape Town
Posted
4 days ago
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Indeed
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Job description
Qualified Plumber and Plumbing Foreman 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 8 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: From R12 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:
• HDPE Installer and fabricator: 5 years (Required)
• Plumber: 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 8 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: From R12 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:
• HDPE Installer and fabricator: 5 years (Required)
• Plumber: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What is the national minimum wage for entry-level plumbers in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage applicable to entry-level plumbers is R32.18 per hour effective 1 March 2026. This amounts to R6,300 per month based on 45 ordinary hours per week over 4.33 weeks. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the normal rate up to 15 hours per week.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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What salary can a qualified plumber artisan expect in the construction sector in South Africa in 2026?
According to the Department of Employment and Labour's sectoral determination for the construction industry, qualified plumber artisans earn a minimum of R35,200 per month as of 1 March 2026. This rate applies in bargaining council areas like Gauteng and includes provisions for tool allowances of R1,200 quarterly.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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What work visa do foreign plumbers need to work in South Africa in 2026?
Foreign plumbers require a General Work Visa sponsored by a South African employer, as plumbers are not on the Critical Skills List. The application fee is R1,520, with processing taking 8-10 weeks at a Department of Home Affairs Visa Facilitation Services Centre. A job offer and proof of qualifications are mandatory.
Source: Department of Home Affairs
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What qualifications and experience are required for plumber jobs in South Africa?
Plumber jobs require a National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4 in Plumbing or an artisan trade test certificate from an accredited centre. No prior experience is needed post-trade test for entry-level artisan roles, but 3 years of apprenticeship is standard for qualification.
Source: Quality Council for Trades and Occupations