The Plumbing Indaba is hosted and organised by the Plumbing Industry Registration board (PIRB), the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA) and Plumbing’s Travelling Exhibitions (PTE). The flagship event will comprise a Plumbing Exhibition and Plumbing Olympics to be hosted on both days of the event – with free entrance for visitors.
The Plumbing Exhibition
Hosted by PTE, the exhibition will stretch over the two days of the Indaba, and is designed as a hands-on, working exhibition to be experienced by the people who do the work.
Exhibition details
Date: 22 and 23 July 2026
Time: 10:00–15:30 (22 July 2026); 09:00–15:30 (23 July 2026)
Venue: Marks Park Sports Club, 1 Judith Road, Emmarentia, Randburg
CPD Points: 4 CPD points to be earned – 2 for attending the PTE workshops hosted by IOPSA, and 2 for attending the exhibition
Visitor cost: Entrance to the exhibition is FREE, and the first 100 plumber visitors will receive a free boerewors roll and water on both days of the exhibition.
Why you should visit the Exhibition
No matter what your job function is, as one involved with water – be it design or installation – a visit to PTE is essential and offers invaluable opportunities to the industry, through its purpose of bringing plumbing technology and products to your doorstep.
As a visitor of PTE, you are able to connect with manufacturers and suppliers in the industry, with the relaxed outdoor atmosphere making for comfortable discussions and engagement. Further, you are able to ‘SEE – FEEL – TOUCH’ the latest in technologies and products.
Seeing live product demonstrations, accessing new technology and getting exposure to industry information make up just some of the key benefits of visiting a PTE show. Alongside the exhibition, PTE also works with IOPSA to host informative workshops at no additional cost to visitors. The topics of the talks will be shared through Plumbing Africa and PTE’s websites and social media once confirmed.
Just some of the products and expertise that you can expect to see exhibited over the two days include:
- Geyser valves
- Water tanks
- Solar water heating
- Electrical, gas and solar water heating
- Plumbing supply retailers
- Hydronic solutions
- Plastic pipes and fittings
- Industrial and craftsmen adhesives
- Plumbing, construction, pumps and pipeline testers
- Valves, pipes, fittings, flanges and gaskets for HVAC, plumbing and fire supplies
- Connect people to their industries through publications, exhibitions, online and directories
- Water heating systems and bulk water storage tanks
- Adhesives, paints and degreasers
- Taps, mixers, sanitaryware and plumbing ware
- Copper tubes
- High-pressure cleaners and pumps, safety showers, road markers and spray-painting machines
- Crimping tools
- Geysers
- Assistive bathroom railings
- Specialised surface drainage solutions
- MultiStandard Crimp systems, COES HDPE drainage and Clever filtration systems
- Water heating and heat pumps
- Valves
- Official bodies in the plumbing industry
- Tools and equipment
Registration and contact details
Click here to register to attend the exhibition for free.
For more details, contact Mari on +27 (0) 11 579 4940 / +27 (0) 82 418 3349 / mari@interactmedia.co.za.
The Plumbing Olympics
Hosted by IOPSA, the Olympics will comprise a competition between different plumber–learner teams, with energy, teamwork, precision and pride being the key themes of the competition.
Olympics details
Date: 22 and 23 July 2026
Time: 10:00–15:30 (22 July 2026); 09:00–12:30 (23 July 2026)
Venue: Marks Park Sports Club, 1 Judith Road, Emmarentia, Randburg
Visitor cost: Viewing and supporting the Plumbing Olympics is FREE
What are the Plumbing Olympics?
The Plumbing Olympics will bring plumbers into direct national competition through real-world, technical challenges, spread out over the two-day Indaba.
Inspired by WorldSkills but shaped by a distinctly South African character, the Olympics will be a competition between teams made up of plumbers and learners. The competition will assess the teams’ abilities through technical challenges and soft-skills assessments, showcasing the full depth of modern plumbing: competence, communication, compliance, problem solving and mentorship.
With varying awards to be won by the teams and differing criteria for the awards, spectators can expect to see:
- A live skills competition through real-world installations
- Technical and theoretical testing, with judges watching
- Exhilaration and action
- Skills, knowledge and technique being put to the test
Registration and contact details
Click here to register to attend the exhibition and view the olympics for free.
For more details, contact PIRB on +27 (0) 86 174 7275 / indaba@pirb.co.za; or contact Gerrie at IOPSA on +27 (0) 11 454 0025 / gerrie@iopsa.org.
