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Ford South Africa has launched an Autotechnician Apprenticeship Scholarship aimed at addressing the growing shortage of skilled automotive technicians, while creating career opportunities for young South Africans through a blend of formal training and hands-on dealership experience.
Surventis is reinforcing its commitment to automotive refinish skills development through its partnership with WorldSkills International, providing young professionals with access to advanced training, digital learning resources and sustainable repair practices ahead of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.
Gauteng has relaunched the Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre as the Manufacturing Centre of Excellence to prepare workers for the future of advanced manufacturing and New Energy Vehicle technologies.
Volkswagen Group Africa apprentice Tshililo Nelwamondo has been recognised among the company’s top young talent worldwide after receiving a prestigious international apprenticeship award in Germany.
A new partnership between Stellantis South Africa and Social Coding South Africa will bring coding, robotics and AI education to underserved communities through a mobile digital learning programme.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s mentorship initiative is helping young people develop practical workplace skills while creating new opportunities for further education and long-term careers.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa assembly technician Kwanele Sibisi has contributed to the production of more than 2,000 commercial vehicles, demonstrating the skill and dedication required in modern vehicle manufacturing.
PPG is expanding its investment in vocational education by extending its partnership with WorldSkills Europe, helping develop future automotive refinishing professionals through international skills competitions and training initiatives.
MIWA and SAMBRA host youth automotive competitions in Eastern Cape, offering training, hands-on experience and career pathways for young learners in 2026.
NADA urges South Africa to rethink graduate unemployment, highlighting dealerships as dynamic learning hubs building real-world skills and careers.
Hyundai and Motus launch a training academy in Pinetown to develop 2,000+ students annually in EV, diagnostics and advanced automotive skills in South Africa
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