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The Professional Plumber Podcast

The Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB) is a trusted professional body, as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), that works proactively to promote better plumbing practices in South Africa.

In these podcast episodes we will have interesting and informative conversations with industry experts, PIRB personnel, and also with other invited guests, with the intent to serve our registered plumbers through yet another exciting and convenient platform.

Learn more about who the PIRB is, what we do, and also listen to other interesting conversations regarding industry-related topics.

So sit back, relax, enjoy these episodes, and be sure to also connect with the PIRB on www.pirb.co.za, and on Facebook or our other social media platforms.
Weekly English South Africa Education · Self-Improvement
115 Episodes
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PPP EP113 - Rainwater Harvesting

Our industry is ever evolving, and it's not only important to keep up with new trends and technology, but also an opportunity for us to grow and develop our knowledge, services and business. When the globe faces certain challenges, we can use them as new opportunities. In this episode, Willem…
20 Nov 55 min

PPP EP112 - Standard Hidraulica SA

In today's episode, Willem will be chatting with Coenie van der Merwe, Product Manager for Standard Hidraulica SA, about their brand and products, as well as some new products recently launched.
15 Oct 31 min

PPP111 - Pipe Press-Fittings

In this episode, Willem sits down with Stephane Cloud from Novopress and Elton Panizza from Integrated Pipe Solutions, to chat about their products. It is a fast-growing trend. It's quick and easy, and strangely enough, as effective as soldering pipes together. What are the benefits? What are the different types?…
18 Sep 56 min

PPP EP110 - UPAT

Having the right tools for the job, is as important as having the correct knowledge and skills. Upat South Africa represents several international companies, to bring a variety of top-quality products to the building industry, at market related prices, ensuring that our tradespersons are supplied with almost everything they need…
19 Aug 46 min

PPP EP109 - Saniflo

In today's episode, Willem catches up with Craig Miller from Saniflo to discuss what's been happening since their last podcast together, followed by an exciting product demo/showcasing.
16 Jul 41 min

PPP EP108 - Advanced Valves

In this episode, Willem chats with Richard Wiederhold, founder and owner of Advanced Valves, about their new and exciting products. During the show, Richard also does a few quick product demonstrations, showcasing the ingenuity behind their brand.
13 Jun 25 min

PPP EP107 - Novopress

In this episode, Willem sits down with Stephane Cloud, sales manager of Novopress South Africa, to discuss their brand, its footprint around the globe, and the process of establishing brand awareness in South Africa.
27 May 43 min

PPP EP106 - Compliance & Insurance

In this episode, Willem sits down with Herman Strauss, Audit Manager at the PIRB, to discuss compliance and insurance in the workplace. In many instances of insurance work, there are pre-existing non-compliances, and neither the insurance or the customer wants to pay for getting the installation compliant. What is the…
16 Apr 47 min

PPP EP105 - Rothenberger Tools

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.
19 Mar 32 min

PPP 104 - Business (Leadership)

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…
22 Jan 43 min

PPP103 (Technical) - Taking Technical Initiative

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?…
9 Jan 47 min

PPP102 (Business) Feel Good Story - Plumber

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…
12 Dec 2023 43 min

PPP E100 (Business) Becoming a Master Plumber

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…
14 Nov 2023 33 min

PPP E98 - Business (Budget)

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…
16 Oct 2023 35 min

PPP EP97 - Technical (How To Improve yourself)

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…
2 Oct 2023 32 min

PPP E96 - Business - Insurance (Liability Cover)

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).
19 Sep 2023 39 min

PPP E95 - Technical (Dangers of Plumbing)

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…
4 Sep 2023 44 min

PPP E94 - Business (Understanding VAT)

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…
22 Aug 2023 50 min
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