Manufacturing

Plumber

SKG Properties·Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
ManufacturingmanagerFull TimeContract
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Company Overview:

SKG Properties specialises in the development leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate.

Joining us means seizing an opportunity to work in a dynamic, industry leading property company in South Africa, where ethics, customer service and teamwork are the foundations of our success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Plumber is responsible for carrying out day to day maintenance related plumbing works as assigned by the Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
  • Reactive Maintenance and Fault-Finding
  • Water Supply and Distribution Systems
  • Sanitary and Drainage Systems
  • Hot-Water Systems lots (oil stains and building material to be removed).
  • Tenant and Building Support
  • Emergency Plumbing Response
  • Tenant Installations and Minor Projects
  • Compliance and Safe Working Practices
  • Reporting, Stock and Contractor Coordination
  • Water-saving initiatives
  • Plumbing asset registers


REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Matric
  • N1 - N3 Plumbing Qualification
  • Min of 2 years as a plumber with good Technical knowledge
  • Leak detection and repairs
  • Drainage maintenance
  • Soldering, threading, solvent welding, compression fittings and other pipe-joining
  • Experience with booster pumps, circulation pumps, float valves and water-storage system


SKILLS

  • Problem solving
  • Customer Service
  • Good communication - Both verbally and in writing
  • Reading plumbing drawings
  • Understanding building services
  • Working with building infrastructure
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Basic building repairs


To submit your application kindly visit the SKG Properties career website or click on the link at:

https://www.careers-page.com/skg/job/9378XR66

Psychometric tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates.

Should you not have been contacted by 30 October 2026 please consider your application unsuccessful.
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At a glance

Company

SKG Properties

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

manager

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 19, 2026

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