Senior Plumber at Marvel Placement Consultant

Senior Plumber

• We are recruiting a Senior Plumber for our client, a specialist water metering and utilities services company operating across South Africa. This Cape Town-based role is a hands-on, senior technical position ideal for an experienced plumber.
• The successful candidate will take ownership of complex water meter installations, ensure compliance and quality control, and uphold technical standards across multiple sites.
• Acting as the technical authority within the water metering operation, they will support large-scale residential and commercial projects, troubleshoot complex faults, and contribute to process development, standards, and the mentoring of junior staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Plumber (Trade Tested).
• Essential: PIRB Registration.
• Minimum of 5 years’ plumbing experience.
• Advantagoeus: At least 3 years’ experience in water metering or sub-metering
• Strong exposure to residential and commercial plumbing environments.
• Proven experience with bulk meters, sub-meters, fault-finding, and repairs.
• Strong understanding of water metering systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, schematics, and layouts.
• Advanced fault diagnosis and problem-solving capability.
• Comfortable using mobile devices or applications for reporting and documentation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Install, replace, and commission water meters across residential, commercial, and sectional title properties.
• Convert bulk or shared water supply lines into individually metered supplies.
• Install sub-meters, bulk meters, isolation valves, strainers, non-return valves, pressure-reducing valves, and meter boxes as required.
• Ensure correct pipe sizing, alignment, and meter orientation on all installations.
• Pressure test completed installations and inspect for leaks or defects.
• Verify meter accuracy, flow direction, and correct readings during commissioning.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing faults, including leaks, low pressure, blocked meters, faulty valves, and incorrect installations.
• Attend escalated call-outs and resolve complex or high-risk plumbing issues.
• Replace damaged or failed meters and associated fittings efficiently and safely.
• Ensure all work complies with SANS standards, municipal bylaws, and water authority requirements.
• Identify, report, and rectify non-compliant or unsafe plumbing installations.
• Enforce health and safety standards across all sites.
• Complete job cards, installation reports, and commissioning documentation accurately.
• Capture meter serial numbers, readings, photographs, and customer sign-offs.
• Maintain accurate records for billing, audits, and dispute resolution purposes.
• Establish and uphold standard installation methods, procedures, and checklists.
• Act as the technical lead for junior plumbers, assistants, or subcontractors.
• Train and mentor team members on installation quality, safety, and fault-finding.
• Review and sign off work completed by junior staff or subcontractors.
• Liaise professionally with landlords, body corporates, property managers, and developers.
• Explain meter functionality, readings, and basic troubleshooting to clients when required.
• Manage water meter stock, fittings, valves, tools, and installation materials.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained, secure, and fit for purpose.
• Report stock discrepancies, losses, or damages to management.