Transnet says retrenchment reports are misleading and inaccurate
State-owned freight logistics group Transnet has described as “misleading” and “inaccurate” reports that it has embarked on a retrenchment process. Some media reports have suggested that the utility...
View ArticleSouth African employers set for modest hiring in Q4
South African employers report modest hiring intentions for the fourth quarter of the year, with 10% of employers expecting to increase staffing levels, 5% forecasting a decrease and 84% anticipating...
View Article'Dodgy' articles in academic journals threatens integrity of South African...
University scholars who publish their research in "dodgy" online scientific journals may be compromising their integrity in the new race to publish swiftly and prolifically, the Department of Higher...
View ArticleUnido, WEC to disseminate sustainable energy solutions
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) and the World Energy Council (WEC) have signed a joint declaration to support the global dissemination of sustainable energy solutions....
View ArticleTraining facility to mitigate skills deficit challenge in artisan industry
Industrial rope access specialists Skyriders Access Specialists aims to bridge the rope access skills deficit in the artisan industry through offering training at its Midrand-based facility, in South...
View ArticleWelding key in driving economic growth
Welding has been dubbed the “miracle career” by Johannesburg-based training institute, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW), owing to the number of opportunities associated with it....
View ArticleWelding foundation industry collaboration empowers SA learners
The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) Foundation aims to provide training to disadvantaged individuals in a range of areas that include welding and inspection, and the training of trainers...
View ArticleWelding company aims to bridge skills gap
Despite challenging economic conditions and a dire lack of welding skills, steel welding and fabrication service provider Federal Steel Company is committed to welding skills development initiatives...
View ArticlePartnership to supply world-class chain slings in South Africa
Specialty steel products integrated producer Scaw Metals Group's operation, Distribution Network, has extended its cooperation with lifting, rigging and securement applications manufacturer Crosby by...
View ArticleNew local engineering education standards internationally recognised
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is preparing for a routine assessment by the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) for continued recognition as a signatory of the Dublin and Sydney...
View ArticleNDT testing integral to safety foundation
The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is Africa’s leading welder training organisation and also hosts the leading non-destructive testing (NDT) facility in Africa. The importance of NDT to...
View ArticleLocalisation key to welding industry growth
Promoting local manufacturing in South Africa creates opportunities for the local welding industry, says South African science institution Agricultural Research Council and Agricultural Engineering...
View ArticleEquipment manufacturer inaugurates new facility
Heavy-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has officially inaugurated its new parts distribution facility, near Johannesburg, in Gauteng. The 60 000 m2 facility consolidates two smaller...
View ArticleAutomation presents growth opportunities for industry
The recent slowdown in major capital investment projects has resulted in a challenge in the employment environment within the South African welding industry. This has prompted businesses to reassess...
View ArticleArtisan training to benefit welders
By developing local skills and paying attention to quality and on-time delivery, Secunda-based fabrication company Hydra-Arc says it is possible to be successful and competitive in this challenging...
View ArticleBMG launches R400m World site facility in Gauteng
Technical solutions provider BMG, which is part of Invicta Holdings, has officially launched its BMG World site, in Johannesburg, which is the culmination of a consolidation and supply chain...
View ArticleSouth Africa’s collective bargaining system on a knife-edge
South Africa’s centralised collective bargaining system is at a critical “turning point”, with the sustainability of the current model being widely questioned in light of growing opposition to the...
View ArticleDespite NDP ambitions, South Africa weighed down by corruption, State capture
It has been five years since the adoption of the National Development Plan (NDP), with a second commission having been appointed to drive its implementation, aimed at guiding South Africa’s economic...
View ArticleSeifsa supports Empowered Engineering and Manufacturing initiative
The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has partnered with Smart Procurement World to launch the Empowered Engineering and Manufacturing initiative, which is aimed...
View ArticlePlatform ensures more effective communication
With ineffective communication often affecting the level of health and safety implementation and efficiency in industries that have stringent safety requirements, software company Wyzetalk provides...
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