Borehole Plumbers & Installers

We are seeking skilled Borehole Plumbers & Installers trained at a recognised Polytechnic College or Technical Institution to install, maintain and repair borehole water systems, pumps, tanks and associated pipework.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install complete borehole water systems
• Install and connect submersible borehole pumps
• Install rising mains and delivery pipes
• Install HDPE, PVC and other water pipelines
• Install water tanks, tank stands and associated plumbing
• Connect boreholes to residential, commercial and irrigation systems
• Install pressure tanks, valves, fittings and control equipment
• Assist with pump removal and replacement
• Carry out borehole plumbing repairs and maintenance
• Install pump control boxes and related equipment where applicable
• Assist with solar borehole pump installations
• Carry out pipe trenching, laying, jointing and testing
• Detect and repair leaks and plumbing faults
• Carry out pressure testing of installed pipelines
• Assist engineers and technicians during borehole commissioning
• Maintain tools, equipment and materials used on site
• Follow drawings, measurements and installation instructions
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and site safety

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate, National Certificate or Diploma in Plumbing, Water Engineering, Irrigation, Mechanical Engineering or a related trade from a recognised Polytechnic or Technical College
• Practical knowledge of borehole plumbing and pump installations
• Good understanding of HDPE and PVC pipe installations
• Ability to use plumbing and installation tools safely
• Ability to take accurate measurements and follow technical instructions
• Physically fit and willing to work on different project sites
• Hardworking, disciplined and reliable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team

Added Advantages

• Previous experience installing borehole pumps
• Experience with solar-powered borehole systems
• Knowledge of irrigation installations
• Experience with commercial water pipelines
• Knowledge of water tanks and booster pump systems
• Basic electrical knowledge relating to pump installations
• Driver's licence
• Ability to read basic engineering or plumbing drawings

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, technically competent, hardworking and able to carry out neat and reliable borehole installations with minimal supervision.

How to Apply

• Apply only through the Apply button on this page
• Submit your CV together with copies of your Polytechnic/Technical College qualifications and details of your previous plumbing, borehole or pump installation experience

Application deadline: 22 November 2026