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Youth in Industry & Mining

Engineer calls for urgent investment in youth

14th June 2024 Youth unemployment is a pressing issue in South Africa, with Statistics South Africa reporting that, in the first quarter of 2024, of the 10.3-million young people aged 15 to 24, a staggering 35.5% were not in education, employment, or training. This highlights the urgency for companies to invest... →

Nurturing young talent in geoscience: Insights from industry experts

14th June 2024 In the field of geoscience, the voices of young professionals resonate with promise, innovation and a deep-rooted passion for understanding the Earth’s complex systems. Council for Geosciences (CGS) junior scientist Lindokuhle Hlatshwayo and CGS marine scientist Sashan Manikam offer invaluable... →

Youth empowered through manufacturer’s YES commitment

By: Nadine Ramdass 14th June 2024 Automotive manufacturer BMW Group South Africa onboarded its 2024 cohort at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn Training Academy on May 7, marking its ongoing commitment to the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, an initiative aimed at addressing youth unemployment. During the event, BMW Group South... →

An image of BMW Group executives, including BMW Group CEO Peter van Binsbergen, at the BMW Group Plant Rosslyn Training Academy onboarding event

ONGOING COMMITMENT BMW Group CEO Peter van Binsbergen reaffirmed his commitment to the YES Initiative during the onboarding event for the 2024 YES Programme students

Miner champions local business, youth employment

By: Nadine Ramdass 14th June 2024 Amid a challenging economic landscape marked by scarce job opportunities, platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) remains committed to fostering local business growth and opening employment avenues for its host communities. “The primary challenge in... →

An image of Impala Platinum's 16 Shaft at its Rustenburg operation

BIGGER PICTURE Implats' school support programme at Impala Rustenburg assists 19 primary and 12 high schools

Youth service addresses skills deficit, enabling future success

14th June 2024 Addressing youth unemployment and the associated skills deficit are crucial for ensuring a sustainable and equitable future for the South African mining sector. The private-sector-led Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative plays a key role in this effort, aligning industry needs with the... →

An image of traineesas part of the YES programme

NURTURING THE FUTURE The YES initiative provides a 12-month work experience programme, placing young people in relevant, future-facing roles

YES empowers youth development in mining

By: Simone Liedtke 16th June 2023 South Africa's mining industry has the potential to be a global leader in driving socioeconomic development and transforming the country, but it is currently hindered by government policy uncertainty, a lack of investment, and administrative obstacles. Private sector-led Youth Employment Service... →

HOST PARTNERS The host partners operate in high-impact sectors such as healthcare, education or conservation

Sector poses daily trials, despite prowess

By: Simone Liedtke 16th June 2023 The civil engineering sector presents daily challenges that engineers, regardless of their experience, must overcome. These challenges can be technical, contractual or even outside their comfort zone, but embracing them and finding solutions are at the core of engineering, says engineering... →

IZADRI VAN NIEKERK GIBB’s supportive environment allows young engineers to express their opinions and explore alternative approaches

STEM education, bursaries unlock opportunities, empower youth

By: Simone Liedtke 16th June 2023 Innovations that shape the world and address complex challenges often emerge from the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Consequently, the demand for STEM graduates is on the rise in nearly every industry, highlighting their crucial role in shaping the future. In... →

MONICA LUWES In the realm of STEM education, a strong foundation in mathematics and physical science is essential

Partnership continues to build opportunities for youth in South Africa

16th June 2023 Diversified miner and energy company Exxaro Resources’ partnership with the business-led collaboration Youth Employment Services (YES) programme has led to 259 youth in its host communities – from the Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces – being afforded job opportunities, since the inception of... →

DUAL EARNINGS Youth earn a stipend from this programme and an income from UberEats and Mr Delivery

CGS inspires next generation of young professionals as it spotlights two of its own

By: Simone Liedtke 16th June 2023 The engineering, environmental, mining and industrial sectors in South Africa and broader Africa are undergoing a dynamic transformation with the emergence of a new generation of young professionals. It has become increasingly clear that bridging technology gaps, providing practical experience... →

CGS environmental junior scientist Koena Ramasenya

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