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The Professional Plumber Podcast Articulate-IT Radio
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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.
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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 plumber's responsibility in such instances? When do they note pre-existing non-compliances and how do these compare with non-compliances?
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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.
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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 through our businesses and into our personal lives. There is much that can be said about leaders and leadership, especially about the shortage that we have of good leaders in South Africa. And in all spheres of life, including the plumbing trade and industry, we need good leaders. Joining Willem to unpack this topic, is Asanda Khoza and Jason Bosman from the School of Leadership.
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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? Let's find out!
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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 Mokae, founder and MD of Kimberley Handyman.
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