The Professional Plumber Podcast

In today's episode, Willem sits down with Rothenberger MD Adler Tuebes to discuss their products, the innovation that goes behind manufacturing these products, as well as what value their products can add to the plumbers out there.

South Africa faces a leadership bankruptcy. People occupy leadership positions, but are either corrupt or incompetent, or they are not good leaders. They may even be leaders who lead well, but do not lead with good intentions. Leadership may start at the top, at government, but it filters right down through our businesses and into our personal lives. There is much that can be said about leaders an...

Taking technical initiative - although it might sound strange, this is something that's really fascinating, and can be explored from many angles. However, "technical" is the word of the day, here. To be a plumber, one needs to be technical. But, what exactly does it mean to take technical initiative? Let's find out!

It’s always nice to hear a success story, even if it is a story that is still in progress. Success stories give us hope, they inspire us, they plant a seed of ambition and a motivation to work toward our own success. In this episode, Willem is joined by Tiro Mokae, founder and MD of Kimberley Handyman.

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It is one thing for a plumber to attain their trade certificate, and another to gain years of experience in the trade, and perhaps starting their own successful plumbing company and creating employment opportunities for others. But is that the ceiling? Is that all that plumbers can be, or is there more that they can achieve? In this episode, Willem sits down with Lorraine Mooi, the President of So...

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In this episode, Willem is joined by Nomfundo Makhathini to discuss financial management, with specific focus on budget. Proper financial management isn't necessarily such a complex process. You don't need a financial background or qualification to manage your personal, or company's finances. In fact, there are a few simple, basic principles that one can apply to maintain proper management over yo...

In this episode, Willem and Richard will discuss the topic of "How To Improve Yourself" from a technical perspective. Richard will touch on his experience as a plumber out in the field, as well as from an auditing experience. Having the right mindset of wanting to improve yourself is what counts the most; it's important not to stagnate in an industry that is constantly changing and evolving.

In this episode we again discuss insurance for your business, but with specific focus on cover for the things that you may legally be held liable for. Joining this episode is Mosidi Shomang, of South African Insurance Association (SAIA).

In as much as we have discovered over the last few technical episodes, plumbing is a complicated and knowledge-hungry profession. Notwithstanding that, at the end of the day one still needs to get physical and install the hardware. And because of this, plumbing can be a very dangerous profession. And in this episode, Willem and Richard discuss the dangers associated with plumbing.

There are many plumbers who start their own businesses or companies, others simply work for themselves. It is imperative that plumbers understand the taxes that apply to businesses, especially VAT. In this episode we will discuss VAT, what it is, why it is, and tips and advice for plumbing business owners to better understand this type of tax.

In this episode, I’ll have a chat to a couple of lady plumbers. The question is; can women do plumbing? This is a burning question for many people, because not only is plumbing work quite complex and technical, but it also entails much physical labour. Joining me for this conversation is Neo Senne and Dilinde Maselesele, both qualified, registered, and licensed plumbers.

In this episode we’ll be discussing the industry professional body and your designation. Joining me for this conversation is Japie Nel, the Senior Manager: Registration and Recognition at SAQA, and Lea Smith, Chairperson of the Board of the PIRB.

In this episode we are discussing the difference between Minimum Requirements and Best Practice, and how plumbers are to interpret this and put it into practice on a day-to-day basis?

Welcome to another business-orientated episode of the Professional Plumber Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be talking about Standards & Regulations pertaining to plumbing work and the plumbing industry.

In this episode, we’ll be talking about Complaints, with specific focus on complaints received from customers about plumbers or plumbing work done at their premises. Joining me for this conversation is Richard Bailey and Aiden Herbert of the PIRB.

In this business-orientated episode, we’ll be talking about Managing Expectations, both your own and your customers’ expectations, with specific focus on invoicing and payments. Joining me for this conversation is Gregg Hopfeldt, the Finance Director at Invoice SA.

In this episode we talk about Adequate Supervision, what exactly that means, what the risks are of inadequate supervision, and what the SANS Standards require when it comes to supervision.

In this episode, we'll be discussing the Basic Conditions Of Employment Act, the purpose it serves, and some of the key provisions included in the Act. Joining me for this conversation is Louis Ackermann, the Director at Intelligent Labour Solutions.

In this technically orientated discussion we talk about the importance of Choosing the Correct Materials for Water Installations, with the focus on specifically Metallic Pipes. What are the rules that govern the use of these pipes? What can be the consequences be of choosing incorrect materials? What should be considered when choosing materials/fittings, and installing metallic pipe systems?

Welcome to another business-orientated episode of the Professional Plumber Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be discussing the PIRB’s new CPD Rewards Program, the purpose it serves, how it works and how registered plumbers can benefit from being rewarded for continuously developing their knowledge and skills of their trade and industry.

In this technically orientated discussion we talk about the importance of Choosing the Correct Materials for Water Installations, with the focus on specifically Plastic Pipes. What are the rules that govern the use of these pipes? What can be the consequences be of choosing incorrect materials? What should be considered when choosing materials/fittings, and installing plastic pipe systems?

Whether you’re an employee or the owner of a company, properly managing your finances is one of the key factors to success. In this episode we discuss you and your finances. The importance of proper financial management, and a couple of tips that can assist you in achieving that.

In this episode Richard Bailie and I discuss the importance of choosing the correct material for above-ground drainage, as well as some of the common mistakes that plumbers make when choosing these materials and the risks associated with that.