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Plumber

Install and repair water, drainage, and plumbing systems.

business Field payments Avg: R29,000

description Overview

Plumbers handle installations, maintenance, leak detection, and compliance work for homes, businesses, and industrial sites.

**A Day in the Life:**
Travel to jobs, diagnose issues, repair or replace fittings, test systems, and complete job reports.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:00

Route planning and materials pickup

08:30

Installations / leak repairs

12:00

Testing and quality checks

15:30

Quotes, invoicing notes, and close-out

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Apprentice Plumber

0-3

Step 2

Qualified Plumber

3-6

Step 3

Senior Plumber / Supervisor

6-10

Step 4

Business Owner / Site Manager

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 17,000 - R 48,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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