BUSINESS AND TRAINING 19
Tell me why
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By
Tanya Olckers
After Alfred Maseko realised the profound effect water has on daily life , he decided to dedicate his life to plumbing .
Alfred Maseko smiles broadly as he enters the PTE workshop tent for one of the IOPSA talks . “ I love plumbing ,” he says . His enthusiasm and enjoyment for what he does is evident as his face lights up every time he mentions his profession .
“ There are many solutions that we can provide people in need ,” he says . “ Being part of a water savings contract helped me understand plumbing solutions and services . The whole programme opened up a new world of understanding the importance of water .”
Maseko , as a director , feels that attitude and professional discipline are vital . These attributes help to motivate and inspire other plumbers , along with the younger plumbers and apprentices who are just making their way into the working world . “ It ’ s so fulfilling to see what they do and to be part of enhancing quality workmanship .”
His company got involved with helping out at a children ’ s home on Mandela Day this year . Maseko was both humbled and touched by the happy faces of the children . “ We sorted out issues they ’ ve been facing in their facility ,” he says , “ We installed garden taps for irrigation and fixed leaking plumbing work .”
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Alfred Maseko is passionate about plumbing .
Maseko has always been open to learning and growth . His advice to plumbers on site is to maintain safety at all times . “ Also ,” he says , “ never underestimate any plumbing job .”
He also advises plumbers to work on and improve customer relations . “ Interpersonal skills and communication is so important and is needed to discuss issues effectively .”
Maseko ’ s vision for the future is to see more professional plumbers out there than “ amateurs ”. He says , “ This is a career path that transports the most valuable commodity in the world : water . Water is life . Life needs quality plumbers . Water and plumbing are love !”
The weirdest things Alfred Maseko has seen as a plumber : “ Every time while attending field work inside manhole and isolation valve chambers , snakes , snakes and more snakes . They also come in different types .” PA
“ Maseko ’ s vision for the future is to see more professional plumbers out there than “ amateurs ”.”
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