Articulate-IT Radio Man in the Van

Man in the Van

Man in the Van is your regular audio drive time companion, where our aim is, education through a conversation. Through our conversations, we delve deep into all things related to the trades-person contracting community, from news to education to industry “happenings”, helping you do better business while building a better and improved South African tradesmen and women contracting community.
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Weekly English South Africa Self-Improvement · Business
85 Episodes
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S2 E03 - Complaints & Inspections Manager of IOPSA

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.
9 May 2021 27 min

S2 E02 - Interacting With People (Anton Venter)

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.
2 May 2021 20 min

S2 E01 - COMAP STH (Coenie Van der Merwe)

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.
20 Apr 2021 20 min

S1 E30 - Omega Test House (Product Testing)

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.
18 Apr 2021 28 min

S1 E29 - The APP Plumber Mobile Application

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.
10 Apr 2021 28 min

S1 E28 - Women in Auditing

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.
4 Apr 2021 44 min

S1 E27 - Mentoring (Anton Venter)

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…
27 Mar 2021 30 min

S1 E26 - Plumbing & Electrical Work

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…
21 Mar 2021 38 min

S1 E25 - IOPSA Stakeholder Relationship Manager

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.
14 Mar 2021 35 min

S1 E24 - Advanced Valves (Richard Wiederhold)

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.
8 Mar 2021 22 min

S1 E23 - Captains Of The Industry (Patrick Gordon)

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…
28 Feb 2021 36 min

S1 E22 - Product Compliance (Trendy Taps)

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…
21 Feb 2021 23 min

S1 E21 - Captains Of The Industry (Malcolm Harris)

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…
14 Feb 2021 33 min

S1 E20 - Waterproofing & Roofing

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…
6 Feb 2021 29 min

S1 E19 - Captains Of The Industry (Brendan Reynolds)

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…
31 Jan 2021 45 min

S1 E18 - Lixil Africa (Cobra)

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.
12 Jan 2021 22 min

S1 E17 - Occupational Health & Safety (Part 2)

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…
12 Jan 2021 35 min

S1 E16 - Occupational Health & Safety (Part 1)

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…
10 Jan 2021 27 min

S1 E15 - The Importance of Having Business Acumen

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…
15 Dec 2020 36 min

S1 E14 - Ariston Thermo (HeatTech)

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.
4 Dec 2020 28 min
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