An innovative intervention launched with public TVET colleges in the Eastern Cape is expected to revolutionise the output of engineering training and boost the pipeline of skills required by South Africa’s globally competitive automotive industry. The intervention will place mechanical and electrical engineering TVET students at host companies for work integrated learning during their studies and have industry experts provide guest lectures to TVET students, ultimately equipping graduates … [Read more...] about EASTERN CAPE ENGINEERING STUDENTS MOVE INTO HIGH GEAR WITH AIDC EASTERN CAPE
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New automotive guidelines a boost to Eastern Cape economy
Radical new guidelines for the automotive aftermarket sector, which take effect on 1 July 2021, will open entry and participation to SMMEs and black owned firms in South Africa's lucrative aftersales value chain. Commenting on the Competition Commission's published guidelines pertaining to the servicing and maintenance of vehicles in South Africa, the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDCEC) said the initiative would be instrumental in delivering "massive progress on targets … [Read more...] about New automotive guidelines a boost to Eastern Cape economy
Localisation Supermarket Takes Stock
The Localisation Supermarket - both a physical showcase and online catalogue of automotive components that are currently imported and for which Tier 1 suppliers are seeking local alternatives - is giving impetus to the South African Automotive Masterplan's targets to transform the automotive supply chain. According to the AIDC Eastern Cape, who initiated the project with the Eastern Cape Automotive Industry Forum, bids have been made by local companies to produce 25% of the parts listed in … [Read more...] about Localisation Supermarket Takes Stock
