Operator Training Simulators for Steep Learning Curve
As Gen Z reshapes work culture, Operator Training Simulators ensure skills transfer and operational safety.
Online Engineering Design Platform
RS South Africa marks 15 years of DesignSpark, the global platform empowering 1.4M engineers with tools, resources & community.
Training for Unique African Realities
Boosting mining skills locally helps Africa cut foreign reliance and build a stronger, more resilient workforce.
From Legacy to Operational Training
A switch from legacy to occupational training as per the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is a point of focus for the Steel…
Technology and Skills in Mining
Despite rapid technological advancements, one challenge persists in Africa’s mining sector: the skills gap. As automation, IoT, and energy efficiency become industry standards, do we have the workforce to support this transformation? With cyclical and structural pressures mounting, mining companies must invest in innovation and productivity—even as margins tighten. Digital twins One of the most […]
Transforming a Bursary into a Shining Career
The Golelo Trust was created in 2016 with the primary objective of “advancing the education and economic development of Black women in South Africa by providing educational bursaries for the study of mechanical engineering at tertiary level”. With bursary in hand, Nthavela Makondo, Junior Application Engineer at SKF South Africa, successfully completed her BEng in […]
Full Accreditation for Private Institute
The Independent Institute of Education (IIE), a SA private higher education institution and a division of JSE-listed ADvTech, has received full accreditation from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) making it the first private higher education provider in the country to be recognised in this manner by the industry authority. All engineering degrees in […]
Student Career Open Day at UJ
SKF Group embraced the unique opportunity to share in-depth knowledge about all things bearings with students from various engineering disciplines during a Student Career Open Day hosted by the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The event, which was organised by SaiMechE’s student chapter, provided attending students with an invaluable platform to explore potential career paths, engage […]
Women in Engineering Leadership
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), an annual event that celebrates the contributions of women engineers worldwide, marked its 11th anniversary on 23 June under the theme of #EnhancedByEngineering. This year, INWED celebrates women engineers who have enhanced lives and livelihoods through their work. These remarkable individuals contribute to building a brighter future for all […]
Training for the Extra Mile
To support its full flowsheet technology capabilities, FLSmidth is continuously developing vital skills at its well-resourced Training Academy at the company’s Chloorkop Service Centre in Gauteng. “Our considerable investment in skills development nurtures local talent to provide us with a strong pipeline of relevant and quality expertise,” says FLSmidth Training Academy head, Steve Parkinson. […]
