PERSONALITY PROFILE
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Dedicated to
plumbing
Choosing a career that you love is crucial. Wesley Armstrong
chose plumbing as a vocation and has never looked back.
By Dineo Phoshoko
His decision to become a plumber was influenced by
his mother and grandfather. “My grandfather basically
taught me the basics and the general things around
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plumbing, which I’ve carried through till today. The main
aspect that I’ve maintained through that period is to do
things right and to do it right the first time,” he explains.
After completing matric, Armstrong pursued his passion
for plumbing and did his internship with a reputable
plumbing company for five years. In the sixth year, he
went to do his trade test, which he passed.
Once qualified, Armstrong started by assisting his
parents. At the time, the family business only focused
on electrical contracting, so Armstrong was given the
task of starting the plumbing division. Although the
family business had already been established, starting
the plumbing division was not easy. “When I first started
Wesley Armstrong encourages
children not to fear doing what
they enjoy.
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The 31-year-old is a director at ARM Electrical
& Plumbing, a family-owned business that has
been operating since 1970. ARM has registered
and licenced plumbers and electricians, and this
plumbing company is affiliated with the Institute
of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA) and the Electrical
Contractors Association. As a director, Armstrong
is responsible for overseeing proceedings at the
company to ensure that everything is running
smoothly and that everyone does their job correctly.