Engineering News | Education & Skills Development https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/education-skills-development Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:50:31 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Newly launched Innovation Ecosystem Policy Hub launched https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/newly-launched-innovation-ecosystem-policy-hub-launched-2026-08-14 Schalk Burger INNOVATION POLICY Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200 727963 1786718086 1786717920 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Professional development programme launched for women in logistics, supply chain https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/professional-development-programme-launched-for-women-in-logistics-supply-chain-2026-08-14 Schalk Burger LOGISTICS TRAINING Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200 727958 1786715699 1786715520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Schneider Electric launches electrical engineer mentorship programme in Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/schneider-electric-launches-electrical-engineer-mentorship-programme-in-africa-2026-08-14 Schalk Burger ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200 727932 1786704622 1786704420 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Event to showcase producer’s range https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/event-to-showcase-materials-handling-producers-range-2026-08-14 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726815 1786094046 1786658400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001288955_resized_materialshandlinghaverboeckeramicussmartcell08261022.jpeg THE SMART OPTION Haver & Boecker will be showcasing many of its technologies at this years Powtech Technopharm expo including its Amicus Smart Cell palletising and de-palletising robot 511 287 Exxaro partners with business schools to develop future mining, energy leaders https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/exxaro-partners-with-business-schools-to-develop-future-mining-energy-leaders-2026-08-12 Schalk Burger SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200 727728 1786546653 1786545780 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 South African learners graduate from the 2026 Pathways to Space STEM education initiative https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-learners-graduate-from-the-2026-pathways-to-space-stem-education-initiative-2026-08-11 Rebecca Campbell SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200 727555 1786443938 1786443720 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001291559_resized_untitledaugust112026at0935074.jpeg 511 287 BPESA launches guide to help business services sector grow in a tech-rich world https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bpesa-launches-guide-to-help-business-services-sector-grow-in-a-tech-rich-world-2026-08-07 Schalk Burger OUTSOURCING SKILLS Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200 727490 1786112818 1786112520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Private equity can facilitate exponential growth https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/private-equity-can-facilitate-exponential-growth-2026-07-31 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 725762 1785221328 1785448800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285667_resized_financialserviceslizkolobepartneragilecapital07261022.jpeg LIZ KOLOBE Private equity can help develop smaller family and owner-managed businesses 511 287 Digital incentive payouts becoming increasingly relevant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/digital-incentive-payouts-becoming-the-preferred-method-2026-07-31 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 725752 1785830114 1785448800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285643_resized_financialserviceslesakapayoutsimage07261022.jpeg INSTANT GRATIFICATION The digital incentive payout system developed by Lesaka Payouts allows businesses to recognise exceptional performance immediately 511 287 Growing skills gap threatens infrastructure delivery https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/growing-skills-gap-threatens-infrastructure-delivery-2026-07-24 Nadine Ramdass Education & Skills Development Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 725417 1783680948 1784844000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284594_resized_georgeasamanipmi2407261022.jpeg GEORGE ASAMANI Future-ready project professionals need to combine deep technical expertise with strong governance capabilities and the human skills to lead complex projects 511 287 Masterclass bridges BIM knowledge gap https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/masterclass-bridges-bim-knowledge-gap-2026-07-24 Nadine Ramdass Education & Skills Development Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 725506 1785137217 1784844000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284922_resized_acpmacpm2407261022.jpeg BROADEN SKILLSETS Trident Engineering Institute and ACPM's BIM Masterclasses won Digital Built Environment Technologies Showcase and Awards's 2025 Capacity Development Award for broaden Africa's digital built environment pipeline 511 287 TIA, Wholesale and Retail Seta form skills and entrepreneurship partnership https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tia-wholesale-and-retail-seta-form-skills-and-entrepreneurship-partnership-2026-07-23 Schalk Burger RETAIL SKILLS Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0200 726313 1784804608 1784801160 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287343_resized_wandrsetaceotommkhwanaziandtiaceodrtitusmathejul261022.jpg W&R Seta CEO Tom Mkhwanazi and TIA CEO Dr Titus Mathe 511 287 Meeting ordered for September to resolve Red Seal artisan certificate delays https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/meeting-ordered-for-september-to-resolve-red-seal-artisan-certificate-delays-2026-07-17 Schalk Burger ARTISAN CERTIFICATION Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200 725937 1784295929 1784294100 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Isuzu opens R2m AI, coding and robotics laboratory in Motherwell https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/isuzu-opens-r2m-ai-coding-and-robotics-laboratory-in-motherwell-2026-07-17 Schalk Burger IT SKILLS Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200 725913 1784289586 1784285580 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 cidb launches construction management qualification to boost project rollout https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cidb-launches-construction-management-qualification-to-boost-project-rollout-2026-07-13 Schalk Burger CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:11:00 +0200 725528 1783938659 1783933860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284945_resized_cidbceobonganidladla2024051022.jpg cidb CEO Bongani Dladla 511 287 Indaba 2026 targets access, value and innovation https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/indaba-2026-targets-access-value-and-innovation-2026-07-10 Keabetswe Shilakwe Education & Skills Development Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724297 1783408420 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281078_resized_mijhb202406261022.jpg GROWING LOCAL VALUE Manufacturing Indaba 2026 is structured to help manufacturers capture more value locally, access new markets, and adopt the technologies that define global competitiveness. 511 287 TASEZ a blueprint for industrial future https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tasez-emerges-as-blueprint-for-s-africas-industrial-future-2026-07-10 Keabetswe Shilakwe Education & Skills Development Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724312 1784014266 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281133_resized_panelbeater06261022.jpg FUELING THE INDUSTRY South Africa currently has 12 designated SEZs spread across seven provinces, with nine operational and three still under development. Since 2016, the SEZ programme has generated more than 30 000 jobs and recorded total expenditure of R24.2-billion 511 287 Dam project progressing after initial challenges https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dam-project-making-progress-after-initial-challenges-2026-07-03 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723761 1782800215 1783029600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279526_resized_waterstoragedwsclanwilliamdamwallupgrade1022.jpeg DAM HIGH WALL The Clanwilliam Dam wall will be extended by a further 13 m which will greatly increase the dam's capacity 511 287 New reservoir should address shortages https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-water-reservoir-should-address-shortages-2026-07-03 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723822 1782810804 1783029600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279701_resized_brixtonwatertowerproject1022.jpeg TOWERING ACHIEVEMENT The Brixton Reservoir and Tower was officially opened on April 29, to boost water security in the Johannesburg Water district 511 287 Outcomes-based bonds a powerful tool https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/outcomes-based-bonds-powerful-tool-for-solving-the-water-crisis-2026-07-03 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723764 1783326550 1783029600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279536_resized_watersoragekhurshidfazelwebberwentzel01scaled1022.jpeg KHURSHID FAZEL Webber Wentzel recently advised African banking giant FirstRand Bank on the structuring and issuance of South Africa's first outcomes-based water bond 511 287 Management group tackles non-revenue water issues https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/management-group-tackles-non-revenue-water-issues-2026-07-03 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723759 1783588643 1783029600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279518_resized_waterstoragenonrevenuebotolaoracle1022.jpeg NON REVENUE LOSSES The amount of water lost owing to infrastructure and storage inefficiencies costs South Africa billions of rands in lost revenue every year 511 287 Solidarity opens court case against delays in issuing artisans' red seal certificates https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/solidarity-opens-court-case-against-delays-in-issuing-artisans-red-seal-certificates-2026-06-30 Schalk Burger ARTISAN CERTIFICATION Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:41:00 +0200 724625 1782810571 1782808860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Complex projects undermined by fragmented processes https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/complex-projects-undermined-by-fragmented-processes-2026-06-26 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723331 1782112865 1782424800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278299_resized_consultingengineerskhewijagibballiancecarlpretorius06261022.jpeg CARL PRETORIUS An IPD approach will drive clearer alignment among all stakeholders significantly improving the projects chances of coming to fruition 511 287 Networking platform successfully connects graduates to recruiters https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/networking-platform-successfully-connects-graduates-to-recruiters-2026-06-26 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723329 1782112864 1782424800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278292_resized_consultingengineerssaiceconnect06261022.jpeg CONSULTING CONNECTIONS The SAICE Connect portal is a proven targeted networking and recruitment tool for South Africa's civil engineering sector 511 287 More action, less talk – consulting engineers’ body https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/more-action-less-talk-consulting-engineers-body-2026-06-26 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723332 1782303800 1782424800 99999999999 Nadine James 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278307_resized_consultingengineerscesagenericsunrise06261022.jpeg A BRIGHT FUTURE The introduction of stronger maths and science education to early childhood development phases is imperative to the survival of the consulting engineers sector in South Africa 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96790_2026-06-12_cesa.mp4238696706Consulting Engineers South Africa CEO Chris Campbell discusses the need to promote STEM careers at the foundation phase. Camerawork: Halima Frost. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Consulting Engineers South Africa CEO Chris Campbell discusses the need to promote STEM careers at the foundation phase. Camerawork: Halima Frost. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. The search is on for South Africa’s best artisan business owners https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-search-is-on-for-south-africas-best-artisan-business-owners-2026-06-25 Irma Venter ARTISANS Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200 724349 1782392072 1782391920 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281204_resized_artisangeneric1022.jpeg 511 287 Stocks & Strauss closes R400m University Technology Fund II https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/stocks-strauss-closes-r400m-university-technology-fund-ii-2026-06-25 Schalk Burger UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:55:00 +0200 724316 1782383851 1782381300 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Institution implements standards for global competitiveness https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/institution-implements-standards-for-global-competitiveness-2026-06-19 Keabetswe Shilakwe Education & Skills Development Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722773 1781248175 1781820000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276569_resized_saiwlasertraining06261022.jpg BRIDGING THEORY AND APPLICATION The Material Testing Lab provides tensile, bend, impact, hardness and metallographic testing to support procedure qualification, failure investigations and quality assurance 511 287 Samsung launches innovation campus programme at Durban University of Technology https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/samsung-launches-innovation-campus-programme-at-durban-university-of-technology-2026-06-12 Schalk Burger EDUCATION Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200 723491 1781271802 1781271060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Alternative fuels can reduce costs https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/alternative-fuels-reduce-costs-2026-06-05 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721758 1780382590 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273280_resized_cementconcreteoricolliquidalternatefuel06261022.jpeg REFUSE REUSE Oricol Environmental converts hazardous waste and high-calorific materials into alternative fuels for cement kilns 511 287 Association marks ten-year anniversary https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cement-association-marks-ten-year-anniversary-2026-06-05 Halima Frost Education & Skills Development Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721761 1780992027 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 DHL launches its humanitarian logistics training academy in Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dhl-launches-its-humanitarian-logistics-training-academy-in-africa-2026-06-04 Schalk Burger HUMANITARIAN LOGISTICS Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200 722911 1780581972 1780581000 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 ECSA will host International Engineering Alliance meetings in Cape Town in June https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ecsa-will-host-international-engineering-alliance-meetings-in-cape-town-in-june-2026-05-28 Schalk Burger ENGINEERING EDUCATION Thu, 28 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200 722386 1779980417 1779979860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 EWSETA highlights critical skills needed to secure S Africa’s water future https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ewseta-highlights-critical-skills-needed-to-secure-s-africas-water-future-2026-05-18 Shannon de Ryhove ENLIT AFRICA Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200 721527 1779271938 1779184800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273055_resized_ewsetadrmmaphefothwalaenlitafricaweb.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96638_ewseta_dr_mmaphefo_thwala__enlitafrica_web2.mp4252640395EWSETA water sector manager Dr Mmaphefo Thwala emphasises the importance of building a capable, future-focused workforce that can respond to the sector’s growing complexity and evolving demands. Camerawork and Editing: Miko Moodley. EWSETA water sector manager Dr Mmaphefo Thwala emphasises the importance of building a capable, future-focused workforce that can respond to the sector’s growing complexity and evolving demands. Camerawork and Editing: Miko Moodley. EWSETA positions skills development at centre of Africa’s energy transition https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ewseta-positions-skills-development-at-centre-of-africas-energy-transition-2026-05-19 Shannon de Ryhove ENLIT AFRICA Tue, 19 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200 721526 1779343481 1779183000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273049_resized_ewsetaty.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96637_ewseta_teslim_yusuf__enlitafrica_web2.mp4166827044EWSETA executive for planning, monitoring and evaluation Teslim Mohammed Yusuf speaks to Engineering News at @EnlitAfrica 2026 about skills development as a strategic driver of transformation across South Africa’s energy sector. Camerawork and Editing: Miko Moodley. EWSETA executive for planning, monitoring and evaluation Teslim Mohammed Yusuf speaks to Engineering News at @EnlitAfrica 2026 about skills development as a strategic driver of transformation across South Africa’s energy sector. Camerawork and Editing: Miko Moodley. EWSETA drives skills development to power S Africa’s energy and water future https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ewseta-drives-skills-development-to-power-s-africas-energy-and-water-future-2026-05-19 Shannon de Ryhove ENLIT AFRICA Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 721525 1779343396 1779181200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273126_resized_c0031.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96640_2026-05-19_enlit_ewseta.mp4209642492EWSETA corporate services manager Candice Moodley speaks to Engineering News at Enlit Africa 2026 about positioning skills development as a critical enabler of transformation across the energy and water sectors. Camerawork: Miko Moodley. Editing: Nicholas Boyd. EWSETA corporate services manager Candice Moodley speaks to Engineering News at Enlit Africa 2026 about positioning skills development as a critical enabler of transformation across the energy and water sectors. Camerawork: Miko Moodley. Editing: Nicholas Boyd.