Team Leader - Plumber

Team Leader - Plumber

Cape Town, South Africa

Company
Drainmen Services Group
Location
Cape Town
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in South Africa

Q What is the national minimum wage for plumbers in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage applicable to plumbers is R30.77 per hour effective 1 March 2026. This equates to R6,000.15 per month for a standard 45-hour week over 195 ordinary hours. Overtime rates are 1.5 times the ordinary rate for the first 10 hours per week.
Q What salary range can I expect as a qualified plumber in Gauteng in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour's Building Industry Bargaining Council Main Agreement, qualified plumbers (artisans) earn a minimum of R28,500 per month in 2026. Experienced plumbers with 5+ years receive R42,750 per month including allowances. These rates apply in Gauteng and increase annually by 7% from July 2026.
Q What work visa do foreign plumbers need to work in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Home Affairs, foreign plumbers require a General Work Visa (subcategory 4.1) unless on the Critical Skills List, which includes plumbers due to shortages. Applications need a verified job offer, SAQA-evaluated NQF Level 4 plumbing qualification, and take 20-40 working days to process in 2026. Visa fees are R1,520 application plus R3,040 issuance.
Q What qualifications and experience are required for plumber jobs in South Africa?
As per the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, plumbers need a National Certificate in Plumbing at NQF Level 4, 36 months apprenticeship including 24 months practical, and passing a trade test at an accredited centre. Zero experience entry requires NCV Level 4 from TVET college first. Artisan certificates are issued within 30 days post-trade test.
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