IOPSA & PIRB ACCREDITED S60RAPID PLUMBING
We are registered with both plumbing governing bodies in South Africa, and adhere to the plumbing practices and standards as set out in their constitution. Training and Accountability is key.
The Plumbing Industry Registration Board works proactively to promote better plumbing practices by:
- Providing a comprehensive registration system for plumbers
- Encouraging and monitoring the performance of plumbers
- Protect the health and safety of the community and environment
- Integrity of the water supply and waste water systems
PIRB is a trusted professional body as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
The benefits of being a SAQA recognised professional body:
- Recognition as trusted professional bodies through an Act of Parliament
- Part of a national database of professional bodies that uphold high standards of competence and ethics
- Registration of professional designations on the most comprehensive national database of learner achievements
- Exposure to best practice through access to fora that improve professional bodies’ functions
Therefore, the PIRB, as a professional body promotes:
* Quality assurance within the plumbing industry
* Development of standards in the NQF environment
* Strengthening accountability within the plumbing profession
* Pride in the plumbing industry
* Fair policies and practices
The Institute of Plumbing South Africa was established in 1989 by plumbers. Today the Institute of Plumbing has evolved as the only plumbing body that has become the recognised voice of the South African Plumbing industry.
The Institute provides a platform so as to advise on the practice and principles of the plumbing industry. The Institute regularly consults and liaises with the plumbing industry, governmental and regulatory bodies for the discussion of matters affecting the plumbing industry.
The Institute is recognised and in most cases have representation on most national and internationally plumbing and legislative bodies.
Why use an IOPSA registered plumber?
Why you should use an Institute of Plumbing South Africa registered professional plumber:
- Plumbing technical support
- Members employ qualified plumbers
- Consumer recourse
- Plumber service rates guidelines
- Code of Conduct
IOPSA is committed to principles of fairness and equal treatment of all individuals, companies and organisations irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or creed. IOPSA recognises the historical inequalities in South Africa and is committed to transforming the plumbing industry by ensuring the inclusion of all groups and assisting the industry to reflect the national demographics of the country both by race and gender.
IOPSA is a registered NPO and a level 4 (EME) BBBEE organisation. Should any individual, company or organisation feel that they have been treated unfairly by IOPSA or been subjected to any form of discrimination we encourage them to lodge a complaint through our complaints portal, discrimination is seen as a serious offence and will be dealt with accordingly.