In this episode we welcome Duncan and Mandy Keil, of the UPP Group, to discuss how their company developed from its humble beginnings to the group it is today. There is much scope within the plumbing sector, much more than most of us realise. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with the National Technical Training Manager of IOPSA, Mr. Gerrie Botha, to discuss what his role as TM entails, as well as what lead Gerrie to enter the plumbing industry and to achieve this role. We’ll also discuss some of the challenges that he recognised through this role and how those can be addressed. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr, Adriaan Mybrugh, of JASWIC, to discuss to determine what exactly JASWIC and its relevance in the plumbing industry. What are the criteria and the process for products and components to be listed with JASWIC, and what is the process for products and components to become listed? Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Shane Parry, who recently registered with the PIRB, to find out more about his journey of becoming a registered professional plumber and the ease with which he completed the PIRB’s induction process. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mrs. Victoria Armstrong to discuss the exiting new Findar mobile application. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Floors Coetzer, from Invest Solar, to find out more about their products and services, especially the E-Max and Engage Hub Solo energy monitoring devices, as well as the value that it adds to the consumers. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Anton Venter who will share with you a few tips on dealing with difficult people. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have a conversation with Janine 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 are actually well-intertwined and that they impact and supplement each other. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will have another conversation with Mr. Anton Venter in which we discuss facing and handling tough times. Life is not always moonshine and roses, but there are methods we can apply to better deal with tough times. Man in the Van Website

In this episode we will discuss the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) and how it affects you as a plumber or any plumbing company in South Africa, as well as what has happened since the cut-off date of 01 July 2021. Man in the Van Website