Plumber

CBRE Excellerate
South Africa
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Trades & Services
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Job Description

Who are we?

We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments, offering our clients across Africa and the Middle East an integrated range of high-quality real estate services, including facilities management, advisory and transaction services, and project management.

We primarily support corporate clients who procure services on a contractual basis throughout the Middle East and Africa, and even globally, depending on their portfolio.

Why choose us?

Imagine more than just the future of work — with CBRE Excellerate, you can help shape it. Within our leading international group, you will discover a culture that encourages entrepreneurship, where your outstanding work is not only valued but also celebrated. Collaborate with talented people, benefit from exceptional resources, and thrive both professionally and personally throughout your career journey.

1.       About the position

The main purpose of this role is to execute commercial plumbing maintenance and minor project works across CBRE Excellerate managed facilities. The Plumber performs preventive and reactive maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting of water supply, drainage, sanitary fixtures, pumps and associated plumbing systems while ensuring quality workmanship, HSE compliance and timely work-order closure.

2.       Decision Making Authority

This position has the authority to:
• Carry out assigned plumbing maintenance and minor installation works.
• Isolate water services and stop work where unsafe conditions or significant leaks are identified.
• Diagnose plumbing faults and recommend corrective actions and materials.
• Verify leak-free operation and workmanship before handover.
• Escalate major system failures, drainage issues and operational risks to the Technical Supervisor.

3.       Experience / Education

• ITI/Trade Certificate in Plumbing, Pipefitting or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years UAE experience in commercial plumbing projects and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in water supply, drainage, sanitary systems and plumbing fixtures.
• Facilities Management experience preferred.

4.       Skills Required

• Commercial plumbing installation and maintenance
• Leak detection and fault troubleshooting
• Drainage blockage rectification
• Pipe cutting, threading, joining and fitting
• Basic work-order/CAFM reporting

5.       Knowledge Required

• Domestic water supply systems
• Drainage and sanitary systems
• Pumps, valves and plumbing fixtures
• Commercial plumbing installation practices
• Preventive and reactive maintenance
• PTW and HSE requirements

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on CBRE Excellerate's own site before 30 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSouth Africa
CategoryTrades & Services
Posted2 October 2026
Closing Date30 November 2026
CBRE Excellerate
South Africa

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