Man in the Van

In this episode we welcome back Duncan and Mandy Keil, of the UPP Group, to discuss the importance and value of having proper processes in our businesses. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we have a discussion with personal and leadership development expert, Mr. Anton Venter, about facing and handling change. Change is inevitable, and not many of us are equipped to handle change well. But there are methods we can apply to better deal with it. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with the Marketing Manager of the PIRB, Mr. Rendani Tshivhula, to discuss what his role as a Marketing Manager entails. But we will also be looking at the value of branding and corporate identity. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we welcome back Personal Development Guru, Mr. Anton Venter, to discuss failing forward. In other words, learning from our failures and our mistakes, and from the challenges we face in life so that we can grow and develop to better handle the next. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we welcome Duncan and Mandy Keil, of the UPP Group, to discuss how their company developed from its humble beginnings to the group it is today. There is much scope within the plumbing sector, much more than most of us realise. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with the National Technical Training Manager of IOPSA, Mr. Gerrie Botha, to discuss what his role as TM entails, as well as what lead Gerrie to enter the plumbing industry and to achieve this role. We’ll also discuss some of the challenges that he recognised through this role and how those can be addressed. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr, Adriaan Mybrugh, of JASWIC, to discuss to determine what exactly JASWIC and its relevance in the plumbing industry. What are the criteria and the process for products and components to be listed with JASWIC, and what is the process for products and components to become listed? Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Shane Parry, who recently registered with the PIRB, to find out more about his journey of becoming a registered professional plumber and the ease with which he completed the PIRB’s induction process. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mrs. Victoria Armstrong to discuss the exiting new Findar mobile application. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Floors Coetzer, from Invest Solar, to find out more about their products and services, especially the E-Max and Engage Hub Solo energy monitoring devices, as well as the value that it adds to the consumers. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Anton Venter who will share with you a few tips on dealing with difficult people. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Janine de Meyer of The Roofing Academy, and Pieter Loots of PRAWA (the Professional Roof Repair and Waterproofing Association), to gain a better understanding of these two entities and the fact that the waterproofing and roofing industry and the plumbing industry are actually well-intertwined and that they impact and supplement each other. Man in th...

In this episode we will have another conversation with Mr. Anton Venter in which we discuss facing and handling tough times. Life is not always moonshine and roses, but there are methods we can apply to better deal with tough times. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will discuss the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) and how it affects you as a plumber or any plumbing company in South Africa, as well as what has happened since the cut-off date of 01 July 2021. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Christiaan Wentzel, of Plumbwiz Plumbing & Gas Fitting, to discuss how having completed additional plumbing courses and obtaining a specialisation has benefited and impacted his business. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we have a conversation with Mr. Frans Toua, COE of Tjeka Training Matters, a powerhouse that delivers training services to those who work in the skilled trades. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with the president of IOPSA, Mr. Adriaan Myburgh, to discuss what role the president fulfils, as well as what lead Adriaan to achieve this role and the challenges that he faces within this role. We also intend to find out how Adriaan manages to the balance between his everyday tasks and fulfilling the role of president of IOPSA. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Anton Venter in which we discuss the importance of realising the value that we have and that we add to the world. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with the KZN regional chairman of IOPSA, Mr. Garth Scott, to discuss the responsibilities of this role, and the challenges that Garth faces within this role. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a discussion with Mrs. Sue Alcocks about general pest control. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with the chairman of the Plumbers Business Forum, Mr. Xolani Mamela, to discuss the drive behind this forum, its objectives and what lies ahead for them. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Olè Smith to discuss how construction, civil and plumbing work are not only well-integrated spheres of the build environment, but also interdependent on each other. Man in the Van Website

In the episode we will discuss the requirement for and the process of becoming an IOPSA Compliance Auditor. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with the National Membership Administrator of IOPSA, Celmarie Smit, to discuss the requirements and process of registering with IOPSA, as well as the importance of registering with industry bodies such as IOPSA and the PIRB. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will continue our conversation with Mr. Anton Venter in which we discuss the importance of interpersonal skills when we are interacting with people, especially at the workplace. But with more focus on the importance of first impressions. Man in the Van Website