Govt plans jobs summit, says Ramaphosa
Government and labour are set to organise a summit to discuss ways to retain and create jobs in the tough current economic climate, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has said. Following a meeting on...
View ArticleFocus on economic growth and jobs will follow, advises Roodt
Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt on Thursday voiced his concern over South Africa’s stumbling job creation ambitions amid an economic slump that has placed the nation on the brink of a...
View ArticleRockwell Automation in BEE deal, moves to new offices
Industrial automation and information company Rockwell Automation has expanded its presence in South Africa with the opening of its new offices in Randburg, in Johannesburg, on June 8.
View ArticleSouth Africa takes steps to nurture nascent biomanufacturing industry
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR’s) Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC), a biomanufacturing innovation hub aimed at supporting small, medium-sized and...
View ArticleDesign students’ graduation aligned with Gauteng’s jewellery manufacturing...
Graduates of Germiston-based commercial jewellery design school Design@50 were honoured during a formal ceremony in May.
View ArticleSouth Africa sheds 15 000 jobs in first three months of 2016 – Stats SA
In the first quarter of 2016, the South African economy shed 15 000 jobs in all sectors, except construction and community services, according to the Quarterly Employment Survey. Employment therefore...
View ArticleCorporates urged to support youth development through football programme
The South African Football Association’s Development Agency is urging corporate companies to partner and invest in its football-based Safe-Hub programme, which aims to encourage youth to engage in life...
View ArticleTshwane launches digital centre to develop 3D learning content
The Interactive Digital Centre (IDC), in Hatfield, will produce virtual reality and augmented reality simulations for use in basic education and vocational training, as well as for use by local...
View ArticleTechnology graduates urged to learn about business strategy
Fibre optics network company FibreCo chairperson Andile Ngcaba encouraged students and graduates of the TechTrain programme last month to learn continuously and explore opportunities outside of their...
View ArticleUCT launches new business communication diploma
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has launched its first management diploma specialising in business communication, with a goal of attracting students across all fields, from the humanities to...
View ArticleEskom, local universities sign Phase 2 of the EPPEI funding agreement
Eskom will next week sign Phase 2 of the Eskom Power Plant Engineering Institute (EPPEI) funding agreement, which will see the State power utility committing R155-million to execute and enhance eight...
View ArticleWorkers at Eskom subsidiary down tools over bonuses
About 3 000 workers at Eskom subsidiary Rotek in Germiston downed tools over performance bonuses on Wednesday. "Apparently, management is claiming that they didn't reach their target this year," said...
View ArticlePossible change in NDT training
The harmonisation of second and third part assessment certification schemes found in the South African non-destructive testing (NDT) industry could result in continuous skills development and enhanced...
View ArticleNew technology for NDT technicians in South Africa
South African non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians can possibly look forward to the global influx of new technology, following the completion of the nineteenth World Conference on NDT held in...
View ArticleSolidarity urges unions to review Eskom salary increase demands
Trade union Solidarity has called on other trade unions in the bargaining unit, including the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) and the National Union of Mineworkers, currently...
View ArticleSmall enterprises key to unlocking local economy but stifled by policy
Certain policies, such as those governing wage-bargaining practices, are hampering South Africa’s economic growth, as they often exclude smaller businesses and keep the “economic pie” from growing,...
View ArticleIFC acquires 4% stake in ADvTECH
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has acquired a 2.5% equity stake in South Africa-based private education provider ADvTECH for R190-million. The investment will support ADvTECH’s expansion...
View ArticleGelvenor Textiles sold to South African investor
South African private equity firm Jacobs Capital has acquired Gelvenor Textiles from Courthiel Holdings, which is owned by German corporate investor Claas Daun, for an undisclosed amount. Gelvenor...
View ArticleTraining courses improve engineering skills, businesses and future stability
South African Energy and Water Skills Education Training Authority-accredited training provider Terra Firma Academy believes that South Africa’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and its...
View ArticleSevere rate of job losses reflects declining metals and engineering sector
First-quarter employment data recently released by Statistics South Africa reflected a total loss of 15 553 jobs since the beginning of 2015. This downward trend is getting cumulatively worse, with 3...
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