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Ford apprenticeship tackles repair skills gap

Training

9/1/2026

Ford apprenticeship tackles repair skills gap

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.

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Surventis and Glasurit Support the Next Generation of Automotive Refinish Talent

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8/26/2026

Surventis and Glasurit Support the Next Generation of Automotive Refinish Talent

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.

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Gauteng sharpens its manufacturing skills drive with new Centre of Excellence

Training

7/20/2026

Gauteng sharpens its manufacturing skills drive with new Centre of Excellence

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.

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Global spotlight on VWGA apprentice Tshililo Nelwamondo

Training

7/15/2026

Global spotlight on VWGA apprentice Tshililo Nelwamondo

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.

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Stellantis South Africa partners with Social Coding to expand digital learning

Training

7/15/2026

Stellantis South Africa partners with Social Coding to expand digital learning

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.

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Hyundai Mentorship Programme Drives Youth Success

Training

7/10/2026

Hyundai Mentorship Programme Drives Youth Success

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.

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Young Hyundai Technician Plays Key Role in Building Commercial Vehicles

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6/23/2026

Young Hyundai Technician Plays Key Role in Building Commercial Vehicles

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.

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PPG Extends WorldSkills Europe Partnership to Back Car Painting Talent

Training

6/23/2026

PPG Extends WorldSkills Europe Partnership to Back Car Painting Talent

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.

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SAMBRA initiative puts young automotive talent in the spotlight

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6/12/2026

SAMBRA initiative puts young automotive talent in the spotlight

MIWA and SAMBRA host youth automotive competitions in Eastern Cape, offering training, hands-on experience and career pathways for young learners in 2026.

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Automotive Retail: A Hidden Gateway to Youth Employability

Training

6/5/2026

Automotive Retail: A Hidden Gateway to Youth Employability

NADA urges South Africa to rethink graduate unemployment, highlighting dealerships as dynamic learning hubs building real-world skills and careers.

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5/28/2026

Training Tomorrow’s Technicians

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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The ABC of Correct Filler Use in Collision Repair

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5/27/2026

The ABC of Correct Filler Use in Collision Repair

Correct body filler use relies on OEM procedures, proper surface preparation and controlled application to prevent corrosion, cracking and failure.

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