Man in the Van

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

S1 E13 - SA Watermark (Compliant Products)

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…

30 Nov 2020 28 min

S1 E12 - Common Fails (Part 2)

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…

22 Nov 2020 59 min

S1 E11 - Common Fails (Part 1)

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…

16 Nov 2020 48 min

S1 E10 - IOPSA Training

In this episode we have a discussion with representatives of IOPSA's Training department. The objective of this conversation is to clarify IOPSA's part in the development of plumbers and the plumbing industry as a whole. We intend to share with the audience what projects IOPSA's training department runs and how…

8 Nov 2020 51 min

S1 E9 - IOPSA's New e-Learning Platform

In this episode we will discuss IOPSA’s new e-Learning Platform, more commonly referred to as an LMS. The objective of this conversation is to determine what exactly an e-Learning Platform is, as well as what the reason for the implementation thereof is and what the value and benefits of such…

4 Nov 2020 43 min

S1 E8 - Captains Of The Industry (Rory Macnamara)

In this episode we will discuss the path to success with one of the Captains of the Plumbing Industry, Mr. Rory Macnamara. When and where did Rory’s career start? How did he achieve the successes that he has? Rory’s story is proof and confirmation to many of us that it…

25 Oct 2020 48 min

S1 E7 - CPD (Continual Professional Development)

In this episode we will discuss Continual Professional Development. The objective of this conversation is to determine what exactly CPD is, what the relevance and importance thereof are, as well as how it fits in with the PIRB and what affect it has on PIRB registered plumbers.

18 Oct 2020 47 min

S1 E6 - SANS Standards

In this episode we will discuss SANS (South African National Standards) and the SABS (South African Bureau of Standards). The objective of this conversation is to determine what SANS Standards are, why Standards exist, how and by whom Standards are compiled, what is the relevance and the applicability of Standards…

11 Oct 2020 1 hr 25 min

S1 E5 - Insurance Sector (King Price)

In this episode we will discuss the option for plumbers of joining the List/Panel of Service Providers in the Insurance Sector. The objective of this conversation is to determine why plumbers should consider joining the List/Panel of Service Providers in the Insurance Sector, and if there are any benefits for…

4 Oct 2020 52 min

S1 E4 - Non-Compliance

In this episode we will discuss Non-compliances. The objective of this conversation is to determine what Non-compliances are, how and why must plumbers notify or advise consumers regarding Non-compliances, what are the consequences are if they do not advise or notify the consumers of Non-compliances, what plumbers can do if…

27 Sep 2020 1 hr 11 min

S1 E3 - Auditing

In this episode we will discuss Auditing. The objective of this conversation is to determine, what is the reason for Auditing to have been implemented, how are Auditors selected, what exactly do Auditors audit, what are Rectification Notices, what are the risks of not attending to Refixes, what is the…

20 Sep 2020 1 hour

S1 E2 - Captains Of The Industry (Gary Chandler)

In this episode we will discuss the path to success with one of the Captains of the Plumbing Industry, Mr. Gary Chandler. Where did Gary start? How did he achieve the successes that he has? Most of us have great dreams and aspirations, either as individuals, or for our companies…

13 Sep 2020 54 min