Man in the Van

In this episode we will have a conversation with Jason Wilmot, of Sir Jon Hire, to discuss the link between borehole drilling and plumbing. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Sean Vlok about the Omnifall Level Gauge, to determine the value that this innovative product offers to plumbers, through simplifying the process of gauging the required falls for drains, sewers and paving without the use of sophisticated and expensive equipment. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with the , Bianca Quinn, to discuss what role the Complaints & Inspections Manager fulfils, as well as some of the challenges and opportunities that she recognises within this role. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Anton Venter to discuss the importance of interpersonal skills and other factors that should be considered when we are interacting with people. Especially at the workplace. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Coenie Van Der Merwe, the Technical Sales Support Manager of COMAP South Africa, to find out more about COMAP as an organisation and brand, their products, services, and the value that COMAP adds to the plumbing industry. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Allen Scholtz and Herman Strauss, of Omega Test House, to discuss the process and the importance of testing products to determine their status of compliance with applicable standards and even applicable legislation and regulation. Tune in to find out more. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Jacques Van der Westhuizen, a qualified and well-experienced software and systems developer, to discuss the all-new version of the APP Plumber mobile application. We will discuss the convenience of using the app, as well as the benefits thereof. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with some of the ladies in the Auditing Team of IOPSA. They will share with us some of the challenges that women in auditing face, as well as what positive aspects there are in being a Compliance Auditor. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Anton Venter, to discuss mentoring and mentorship. We intend to determine the importance and the value of mentoring, and how it can effectively be applied to develop the mentee and overall also improve the company or industry in which it is applied. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Phillip Scheepers, of Apex Consulting, to discuss Plumbing & Electrical work. We intent to determine whether or not unqualified electricians may perform electrical work, what risks are associated with electrical work, and what plumbers can look for to determine whether or not electrical aspects of plumbing work are compliant. It is important to...

In this episode we will have a conversation with the Stakeholder Relationship Manager of IOPSA, Miss. Lorraine Mooi, to discuss what role the Stakeholder Relationship Manager fulfils, as well as what lead Lorraine to achieve this role and the challenges and opportunities that she recognises within this new role. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Richard Wiederhold, the Managing Director of Advanced Vales South Africa, to find out more about Advanced Valves as an organisation, their products, services, and the value that Advanced Valves adds to the plumbing industry. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with one of the Captains of the Plumbing Industry, Mr. Patrick Gordon. Our audience may be familiar with CALAFRICA as a supplier, or with the Caleffi brand itself, but how much do we know about the big gun at the top? Join us when we meet Patrick to find out where his career started and how he has achieved the successes that he has, while simultaneously...

In this episode we will have a conversation with Stacie Ortmann, of Trendy Taps, to discuss the journey of this company’s products to obtain a status of compliance. Plumbing work and plumbing products must comply with applicable standards and even applicable legislation and regulation. But what is the importance and the process of acquiring a status of compliance? Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with one of the Captains of the Plumbing Industry, Mr. Malcolm Harris. From completing and apprenticeship as a plumber, to being the Managing Director of HARSCAN and serving on the Board of both IOPSA and the PIRB, Malcolm’s career has come a long way. Join us when we meet Malcolm to find out about his humble beginnings and how he has achieved the succes...

In this episode we will have a conversation with Jeanine 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 t...

In this episode we will discuss the path to success with one of the Captains of the Plumbing Industry, Mr. Brendan Reynolds. Where did Brendan’s career start and how did it lead to the plumbing sector and to him eventually achieving the role of CEO of IOPSA? What challenges does he face within this role, and how does he find the balance between addressing those challenges and his everyday tasks? T...

In this episode we will have a conversation with Michelle Lowe, from Lixil Africa, to find out more about the organisation itself, its associated brands and services, the value that Lixil adds to the plumbing industry, as well as some exciting marketing news around the Cobra brand specifically. Man in the Van Website

This episode is Part 2 of a conversation in which discuss Occupational Health & Safety. The objective of this conversation is to determine what OHS entails, how it applies to employers, and more specifically how it applies to the plumbing industry, as well as what the consequences are of not complying with the OHS Act and what measurements must be in place for employers to comply. Man in the Van W...

This episode is Part 1 of a conversation in which discuss Occupational Health & Safety. The objective of this conversation is to determine what OHS entails, how it applies to employers, and more specifically how it applies to the plumbing industry, as well as what the consequences are of not complying with the OHS Act and what measurements must be in place for employers to comply. Man in the Van W...

In this episode we will discuss the importance of having business acumen in addition to your specific skilled trade. It is one thing to be well-qualified and experienced in your specific skilled trade, but it is a whole different ball game to successfully run a business. In this conversation we intend to determine what business acumen is, what the typical characteristics and traits of persons with...

In this episode we will have a conversation with Alistair Bach, from Ariston Thermo South Africa, formerly Heat Tech Geysers, to find out more about the Ariston / Heat Tech brands, as well as the organisation, their products, services, and the value that Ariston Thermo adds to the plumbing industry. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will discuss SA Watermark. The objective of this conversation is to determine what exactly SA Watermark is and how they fit into the plumbing industry. We also intend to find out what the criteria are for products and components to be listed with SA Watermark, what the process is for products and components to become listed. Man in the Van Website

This episode is Part 2 of a conversation in which we will discuss some of the most commonly made mistakes in plumbing work, as well as some of the most common non-compliances found by auditors. The objective of this conversation is to create greater awareness of these common fails, with the hope that these mistakes and non-compliances will significantly be reduced or alleviated altogether. Man in...

This episode is Part 1 of a conversation in which we will discuss some of the most commonly made mistakes in plumbing work, as well as some of the most common non-compliances found by auditors. The objective of this conversation is to create greater awareness of these common fails, with the hope that these mistakes and non-compliances will significantly be reduced or alleviated altogether. Man in...