Plumber CV example

A Plumber CV for South African employers: what to write, the duties and skills to list, a cover letter and tips.

Updated 29 October 2026 · By Tumelo Vincent Tau

1. An example profile

A short profile at the top of your CV says who you are and what work you want. Change it to fit your own experience:

Qualified plumber registered with PIRB, with four years of experience in new installations and repairs. Skilled in geysers, drainage and leak detection, with neat and reliable work.

2. Duties to list

Under each job like this in your work experience, list three to five of the duties you really did:

Install and repair pipes, taps, toilets and geysers
Find and fix leaks and blockages
Read plans and measure for materials
Install drainage and water supply systems
Follow building regulations and safety rules
Give customers quotes and advice

3. Skills and certificates

Skills employers look for in this job:

Pipe fitting
Fault finding
Customer service
Health and safety

Also list, if you have them:

Trade test certificate
PIRB registration and category
Types of work (geysers, drainage, solar water heating)
Driver's licence and own tools

4. Tips for Plumber jobs

Plumbers in South Africa register with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB). List your registration: licensed plumbers can issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance.
Name the work you can do: geyser installations, drainage, leak detection, bathroom fitting, solar water heating.
Customers value neat, on-time work. If you have happy-customer references, include them.

5. An example cover letter

Send a short cover letter with your CV, naming the post and the reference number from the advert:

Dear Hiring Manager

Re: Application for the post of Plumber

I would like to apply for the post of Plumber, as advertised. Please find my CV attached.

I passed my plumbing trade test and I am registered with PIRB. For four years I installed and repaired geysers, fitted bathrooms and fixed drainage problems for homes and businesses, and my clients often called me back for new work.

I am available for an interview at any time and can be reached on 072 123 4567. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully
Thabo Mokoena

More help: how to write a cover letter, a CV with no work experience and job interview tips.