Sasol Bridge To Work Brochure - Book - Page 17
Drivers and solution
Drivers
The motor mechanic programme comes at a time when the Competition Commission issued new
Guidelines for the South African Automotive Aftermarket which came into effect on the 1 July
2021. These regulations will promote competition in the automotive aftermarket and encourage
market and economic access for previously disadvantaged backyard mechanics and auto body
repairers in this sector.
Solution
There is a need to enhance not only technical skills but also the future skills required for keeping
abreast with automotive technologies and improve the existing SMMEs in the fence line
communities. The future skills in this project would help prepare the industry for the development
of alternative fuels, electromobility, digitisation and autonomous driving
Intended Beneficiaries:
▪ 40 Beneficiaries (20 Sasolburg and 20 Secunda)
▪ Beneficiaries interested in studying motor mechanics at TVET colleges.
▪ TVET College graduates that have completed the trade tests or still need to complete a
trade test.
▪ Graduates interested in studying a qualification in alternative fuel technology.
▪ Current motor mechanic SMMEs in the township
Opportunities for Employment:
▪ Welder
▪ Mechanical assembler
▪ Maintenance technician
▪ Service technician (home or businesses)
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