Sasol Bridge To Work Brochure - Book - Page 29
Drivers and solution
Drivers
Three of South Africa’s major challenges that needs to be addressed are – job creation, skills
development and socio-economic development. Welding is a scarce skill in South Africa with a
resultant shortage of suitably qualified welders, who are equipped to meet the required skill level
for new and existing projects. The current welder shortage is nothing new and has been a crucial
issue for years.
Solution
The Sasol Welding Skills Development Programme, therefore seeks to elevate the already
established welding programme in Sasolburg, taking into account the challenges faced by the
country and the world.
Intended Beneficiaries:
▪ 35 Beneficiaries (20 Sasolburg and 15 Secunda)
▪ Beneficiaries interested in welding training programme at BRC and Training center in Secunda.
▪ Beneficiaries who completed only one course in a specific welding process interested in
completing other three courses with the aim to qualify as artisan welder
Opportunities for Employment:
▪ The motor body manufacturing industry
▪ Power plants and refineries
▪ Metal industries
▪ Gate and fence maintenance and repair
▪ Railway undertakings
▪ Heavy engineering
▪ Explosives industry
▪ Construction of buildings, bridges and other structures and Private home construction
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