PERSONALITY PROFILE
Plumbing with a purpose
Most people choose a career where they can make a difference;
Lesiba Thole decided on a career in the plumbing industry to
realise his passion for saving water.
By Dineo Phoshoko
The 35-year-old is a driver and maintenance
plumber at Modern Plumbing Works. He has
been in the industry for the past 14 years —
encountering some interesting experiences along
the way. On one occasion, his client insisted that
he should perform work that did not comply with
standards.
On a lighter note, one of Thole’s career highlights was
repairing a huge burst pipe that required digging a big
hole. He believes that the current state of the industry
is satisfactory. “Everyone needs plumbing,” he says.
He does think that improving the salary of plumbers
is a change that needs to be made in the industry.
When he is not busy, Thole enjoys spending time with
his family.
Being successful in the plumbing industry requires
dedication and a lot of hard work. Thole explains that
there are times when one will work long hours, which
is not easy. He also mentions that plumbers need to
be patient, because earning a decent salary in the
industry takes time.
Thole would one day like to become a qualified
plumber and start his own plumbing busi