Plumber

Recruiter:

Flair TM

Job Ref:

JHB000287/SB

Date posted:

Friday, July 10, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

300000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Qualified Plumber (Building Maintenance) | Student Accommodation | Pretoria & Johannesburg

Join a Leading Student Accommodation Property Management Company

Are you a Qualified Plumber with experience in Building Maintenance, Facilities Management and Property Maintenance?
A leading Student Accommodation Property Management Company is seeking a skilled and trade-qualified Plumber (Building Maintenance) to join its Facilities team supporting a portfolio of student accommodation properties across Pretoria and Johannesburg.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys working across multiple sites, solving plumbing challenges and ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant and operational.

If you are passionate about preventative maintenance, fault finding and delivering high-quality workmanship, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Facilities Manager / Property Manager, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, testing and inspection of plumbing systems across multiple student accommodation properties.

You will ensure that all plumbing installations comply with South African regulations while maintaining the reliability, safety and efficiency of the company's residential buildings. Regular travel between Pretoria and Johannesburg forms part of this role.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Plumbing Maintenance

Perform preventative and reactive plumbing maintenance
Diagnose and repair plumbing faults, leaks and water system failures
Repair blocked drains, burst pipes, faulty valves and taps
Install and maintain water supply, drainage, sewerage and stormwater systems
Repair and replace geysers, pumps and sanitary fittings
Respond to emergency plumbing breakdowns

Building Maintenance

Conduct routine plumbing inspections
Assist with general building maintenance
Ensure uninterrupted plumbing services across all buildings
Coordinate maintenance with contractors and suppliers
Maintain plumbing equipment and company tools

Compliance & Inspections

Ensure compliance with South African plumbing regulations
Conduct plumbing inspections and testing
Issue Plumbing Certificates of Compliance (COCs) where applicable
Maintain maintenance and compliance records
Ensure statutory compliance across all sites

Health & Safety

Comply with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) legislation
Conduct risk assessments before commencing work
Follow safe working procedures
Use appropriate PPE
Report hazards and unsafe conditions
Promote a safe living environment for students

Minimum Requirements

Qualified Plumber with a recognised Red Seal Trade Certificate
Registered to issue Plumbing Certificates of Compliance (COCs) where applicable
Minimum 3–5 years' post-trade experience
Experience in Building Maintenance, Facilities Management or Property Maintenance
Experience maintaining Commercial, Residential or Student Accommodation buildings
Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of South African plumbing regulations
Valid South African driver's licence
Willingness to travel regularly between Pretoria and Johannesburg
Ability to work after hours and attend emergency call-outs when required

Highly Advantageous

Student Accommodation experience
Commercial Property maintenance
Residential Property maintenance
Facilities Management experience
Multi-site maintenance experience
Water reticulation systems
Pump systems
Geyser installation and maintenance
Preventative maintenance planning
OHS compliance experience

Key Skills

Qualified Plumber
Red Seal Plumber
Building Maintenance
Plumbing Maintenance
Facilities Management
Property Maintenance
Student Accommodation
Commercial Property
Residential Property
Preventative Maintenance
Reactive Maintenance
Fault Finding
Leak Detection
Burst Pipes
Blocked Drains
Geyser Repairs
Pump Maintenance
Water Supply Systems
Drainage Systems
Sewerage Systems
Stormwater Systems
Plumbing Compliance
Plumbing Certificates of Compliance (COCs)
Building Services
Contractor Management
Health & Safety
OHS Compliance
Technical Maintenance

Why Join This Opportunity?

Join a leading Student Accommodation Property Management Company
Work across a portfolio of modern student accommodation buildings
Travel between Pretoria and Johannesburg
Diverse, hands-on maintenance role
Stable organisation with long-term career opportunities
Work alongside experienced Facilities and Property Management professionals
Help create safe, functional and well-maintained living environments for students

Location

Pretoria & Johannesburg, Gauteng
Regular travel between student accommodation properties is required.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role offers the opportunity to work for one of South Africa's leading student accommodation property management companies, maintaining high-quality residential buildings that support thousands of students. If you enjoy a varied, hands-on role where every day brings a new challenge, this position offers excellent career growth, exposure to multi-site facilities management and the opportunity to make a real impact on building operations.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Qualified Plumber with expertise in Building Maintenance, Facilities Management and Property Maintenance, and you're looking to join a respected property management company, we'd love to hear from you.
Take the next step in your career by joining a business that values technical excellence, safety, compliance and outstanding service while maintaining some of South Africa's leading student accommodation properties.

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