Plumbers and pipe fitters
Plumbers and pipe fitters assemble, install, repair and maintain pipe systems, fittings and fixtures for water, gas, drainage, sewerage systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Plumbers and pipe fitters - from R8 051 to R31 570 per month - 2025.
- A Plumbers and pipe fitters typically earns between R8 051 and R15 300 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R9 861 and R20 444 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Examining blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing and ventilation systems and materials required
- Measuring, cutting, threading, bending, jointing, assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of drainage, heating, ventilation, water supply and sewerage systems
- Installing gas appliances, dishwashers and water heaters, sinks and toilets using hand and power tools
- Laying clay, concrete or cast-iron pipes in ditches to form sewers, drains or water mains, or for other purposes
- Inspecting, examining and testing installed systems and pipes, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods