Waheed Nordien
Cape Town,South Africa
Summary
Plumbing professional with over 25 years of experience in maintenance, construction, and project management. Expertise spans residential, commercial, and government projects, including high-security and heritage sites. Proven track record in team management, compliance assurance, and delivering quality workmanship on time. Currently serves as Senior Plumber at Robben Island Museum, maintaining critical plumbing infrastructure on a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Plumber
Robben Island Museum
Cape Town, South Africa
08.2024 - Current
- Managed maintenance and repair of water supply and drainage systems on the island.
- Conducted inspections and supervised preventative maintenance on heritage infrastructure.
- Collaborated with conservation teams to ensure compliance with heritage site regulations.
- Trained and supervised junior plumbers and contractors on-site.
- Installed and repaired plumbing systems throughout museum facilities.
- Executed regular maintenance checks on plumbing infrastructure.
- Coordinated with maintenance team to resolve urgent plumbing issues.
Director / Lead Plumber
AGW Plumbing
Cape Town, South Africa
02.2014 - 11.2021
- Directed a team of plumbers for residential, commercial, and government projects.
- Oversaw project planning, budgeting, procurement, and client relations.
- Delivered quality plumbing systems for new constructions and renovations.
- Cultivated long-term client relationships while managing subcontractors.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across service teams.
- Managed budgets and resources for large-scale plumbing installations.
- Developed training programs to elevate staff performance and ensure safety compliance.
Skills
Plumbing installation and maintenance
- Inspection techniques
- Drainage systems
- Client relations and communication
- Time management
- System troubleshooting and repairs
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Regulation compliance
Major Projects Portfolio
- Parliamentary Villages – Plumbing systems installation & maintenance
- President’s House – High-security plumbing work
- Ministerial Villages – Ongoing residential infrastructure projects
- Bolland College – Education facility plumbing for student residences and labs
- Cape Sun Hotel & Southern Sun Hotel – Commercial hotel plumbing systems
- Correctional Facilities – Water systems for prison buildings
- Primary Schools – New construction plumbing for educational infrastructure
- Home Renovations & New Builds – Custom plumbing for private clients
References
Shane Buttler ( +27 834063003 )
Broll Property Management
Timeline
Senior Plumber
Robben Island Museum
08.2024 - Current
Director / Lead Plumber
AGW Plumbing
02.2014 - 11.2021