The majority of the PIRB’s income is generated through its yearly registration fee which pays for the administrative and functions of the PIRB. Further income is derived through the sale of the plumbing certificate of compliances. Income derived from the COC is used solely for […]
The PIRB is not owned by any individual. It is a Non-Profit Organisation that is governed and guided by a Constitution and an elected board of trustees. Further oversight of the PIRB is done through third party yearly audits and bodies such as The South […]
The PIRB is the Professional Body for the Plumbing industry and is a registrar of individuals that have to meet the stated requirements of registration. The Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA) is a member association that provides an industry forum for plumbing companies, suppliers […]
The PIRB is not a Private Company and thus does not have any shareholders. PIRB is formally registered as a Non-Profit Organisation with CIPC.
The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act requires the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to recognise professional bodies and register their professional designations on the NQF. This only happens if the professional body meets the SAQA Policy and Criteria for recognising professional bodies and registering professional […]
A professional body is an approved organisation that maintains an oversight of the skills, conduct, and practice of a specific profession or occupation.
It is more about what the PIRB does for the Plumbing Industry as a whole. The objectives of the PIRB are: Effectively administering and maintaining a live and updated plumbing industry registration system. Monitor and re-enforce compliance to the national technical application of plumbing regulations, […]
To effectively administer a live and updated plumbing registration system in South Africa To promote and encourage the upliftment of the training and skills development at all levels in the plumbing sector, in terms of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) To promote, monitor and maintain […]