Plumber

At Boschendal, work follows the rhythm of the farm – shaped by seasons, people, produce, and care.

Set in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Boschendal is a living farm where hospitality, retail, food, wine, craft, and land come together in experiences that feel warm, generous, and grounded.

Every detail matters: what we grow, make, stock, sell, and share with our guests.

Our

Purpose:

Regenerating our Future through People & Soil

At Boschendal, regeneration begins with the land and is carried forward by our people. We are a farm with purpose, caring for our soil, nurturing our teams, strengthening our community, and creating meaningful guest experiences through genuine hospitality – all rooted in the future we are shaping together.

The Plumber is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, inspection, fault diagnosis, and compliance management of plumbing and bulk water infrastructure systems across Boschendal Estate. The role ensures reliable operation of potable water, waste-water, irrigation interfaces, pumps, valves, and associated infrastructure through proactive maintenance, quality workmanship, and disciplined execution. The Plumber supports protection of Boschendal’s infrastructure assets through preventative maintenance, daily inspections, emergency response, compliance implementation, and effective stewardship of tools, vehicles, materials, and resources.

The role is expected to live Boschendal’s values — Keep the Rhythm, Take Care of Today, Build Genuine Connections, Be the Bee, and Show Up Curious — in every aspect of work and teamwork.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plumbing Installations, Maintenance & Repairs

• Execute plumbing installations, repairs, upgrades, refurbishments, and maintenance in line with South African plumbing regulations, municipal by-laws, and Boschendal technical standards.
• Perform planned, preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance activities across estate infrastructure.
• Diagnose plumbing faults and failures efficiently to minimise operational downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis and fault-finding to identify recurring issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Repair and maintain potable water systems, sewer systems, drainage systems, reticulation networks, irrigation interfaces, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure all workmanship meets Boschendal quality standards and industry best practices.
• Support infrastructure improvement projects and capital upgrades as required.
• Work across hospitality, agricultural, commercial, residential, and operational areas of the estate.

Bulk Water Infrastructure Monitoring & Inspection

• Conduct daily inspections of bulk water infrastructure including reservoirs, pump stations, valves, pressure control systems, pipelines, meters, storage facilities, and associated assets.
• Monitor infrastructure performance and identify leaks, defects, abnormal operating conditions, water losses, or potential failures.
• Report defects and maintenance requirements promptly through prescribed maintenance management systems.
• Assist with water conservation initiatives through proactive monitoring and identification of inefficiencies.
• Maintain inspection records and support infrastructure condition assessments.

Pump, Valve & Mechanical Infrastructure Maintenance

• Perform maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, and replacement of pumps, valves, pressure control systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Conduct operational testing and performance verification of critical water infrastructure assets.
• Assist with commissioning and recommissioning of plumbing and water infrastructure systems.
• Escalate major equipment failures and support specialist contractors where required.

Compliance & Certificates of Compliance (CoCs)

• Ensure all…