SANRAL tackles lack of skills development within the Eastern Cape: September 30, 2016: The South African National Roads Agency Soc Ltd (SANRAL) is undertaking to educate SMMEs in completing tender documents which will go a long way in creating sustainable enterprises. Tender training workshops are an integral part of SANRAL Southern Region’s community development and Routine Road Maintenance Projects. As at July this year, 50 SMMEs have been trained in Mthatha. This was not the first time SANRAL … [Read more...] about SANRAL tackles lack of skills development within the Eastern Cape
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Developing Skills: The Key to Economic Growth
Developing Skills: The Key to Economic Growth: 2015 Future of HR Winners Photo: Strike a pose The global economy has come under strain over the last several years, due to lower commodity prices, a shift in demand as well as services which have all affected South Africa greatly over the last two years. Companies that are weathering the current economic climate are those that operate with strategic efficiency and an eye towards the future. These companies maximise human capital by making sure they … [Read more...] about Developing Skills: The Key to Economic Growth
FibreCo’s TechTrain initiative to accelerate fibre skills development
FibreCo’s TechTrain initiative to accelerate fibre skills development: Andile Ngcaba – Chairman of FibreCo Photo: Ilse van der Merwe Since the inception of its fibre technician training programme in 2012, FibreCo has been steadily growing its commitment towards building capacity in the fibre sector. Now FibreCo is embarking on the next phase of its training programme ‘TechTrain’ which aims to build deeper industry partnerships and further strengthen successful candidates’ ability to gain … [Read more...] about FibreCo’s TechTrain initiative to accelerate fibre skills development
Coega, NMMU integrate to further skills development – Coega Development Corporation
Coega, NMMU integrate to further skills development: THE Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to ensure integration of their activities aimed at furthering skills development and research, and to adopt a ... Coega Development Corporation - Read more on News24 Coega unveils plans for Cargo Airport construction: Coega Development Corporation says that the corporation "is perfectly endowed … [Read more...] about Coega, NMMU integrate to further skills development – Coega Development Corporation
Maths Skills Add up to Higher Earnings
Angela Harrison (Education correspondent of the BBC News) reports that a recent study shows that maths skills add up to higher earnings. The British government-funded studywas carried out by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). While the study was conducted in England where the government is overhauling the maths curriculum at primary school it is not country or culture specific and is as relevant in South Africa as it is in any other country. It is unlikely that maths education in South … [Read more...] about Maths Skills Add up to Higher Earnings
