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In den letzten 5 Jahren hat die „Energy Transition“ nichts an der Armut in Südafrika geändert. Wir brauchen eine #JustTransition und müssen dies über die Berufsbildung schaffen Presha Ramsarup #skills #VET #bibbrp23 #rp23 #cash

Dr. Vergotine presenting at the PSETA 2023 Research Colloquium.

Themba Tshabalala presenting at the PSETA 2023 Research Colloquium on “Critical Review of Skills Demand and Supply in the Public Service sector”

The zero-emission, green-energy-powered Energy Observer vessel recently docked in SA 🇿🇦 as part of its worldwide journey to promote #RenewableEnergy. In the process, the team produced an insightful 2-part documentary on energy issues in SA. youtube.com/watch?v=L1Nv3l…

Gearing up for EEASA 2023. If you havent registered yet please do so as soon as possible. Looking forward to being with all you amazing changemakers once again #EEASA2023

Two PhDs from the Centre for Researching Education and Labour graduating this morning! @AlphonsusNaomi with a study looking at qualifications for plumbers and electricians, and Hans Awude who looked at demand for and supply of skills in the oil and gas industry in Ghana. Proud of you both!

Stephanie Allais chairing the keynote Presentation by Professor John Buchanan #JVET75

Victoria Hepplethwaite from Centre for Researching Education and Labour presenting at #JVET75 on “Mapping out the Sugarcane Industry in South Africa: Skills and the Transition to Renewable Energy” Victoria Hepplethwaite Presha Ramsarup JVET

Presha Ramsarup presenting the skills challenge of energy transitions in South Africa at #JVET75: we have to move beyond a lens of supply and demand, which sees demand as technological and the role of the skills system as supplying skills to meet this demand. Centre for Researching Education and Labour

Our Centre for Researching Education and Labour recent PhD graduate Dr Glynnis Vergotine presenting at #JVET75 on “Preparation for work: occupational boundaries in the dental profession in South Africa”

The draft SA #RenewableEnergy Masterplan (#SAREM), aimed at driving the industrial & inclusive development of RE & #battery value chains in SA, is out for public comment. Read here: bit.ly/3XWhPT5 and send your inputs to the @DMRE_ZA

Kate Mlauzi Centre for Researching Education and Labour Presha Ramsarup Stephanie Allais Dr Glynnis Vergotine submitted a fine thesis.

Along with the rollout of #RenewableEnergy and #battery systems, the development of transmission and distribution infrastructure in SA is a key window for industrialisation. Manufacturing Circle's Philippa Rodseth points eloquently to the opportunity. businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/202…

Glad to participate in AUDA-NEPAD Centre for Researching Education and Labour discussions on plans for 2024 as AU year of Transforming Education in Africa AUDA-NEPAD GIZ African Union

The memorial service marking the life and incredible contributions made by the late Professor Peliwe Lolwana will take place on 25 January at 2pm at the Linder Auditorium. You can click on the following link to RSVP: lnkd.in/dQ7zKeVs

The one graph that sums it all up: SA imported $3.8 billion (about R70 billion) of #solarpanels, lithium-ion #batteries and inverters in 2023, more than 2 times the 2022 amount ($1.7bn). Over 10 years (2014-2023), that's a staggering $10.1 billion!

Join us at WITS-REAL on May 16th, 2024, for a stimulating discussion on skills for green hydrogen in South Africa, Germany, Brazil, and India. Please register now via the link and be part of our conversation. We look forward to seeing you there: forms.gle/GG1uwZx17fMBQS…

What would it take to develop SA's #renewableenergy and #batterystorage industrial value chains? What are the obstacles and the opportunities? Join the Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) event, online or in Pretoria, to unpack the issue on 30 May at 13h00. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The JVET Conference 2025 will take place Thursday 24th – Saturday 26th of July 2025. The conference is now under construction. Info: jvet.uk/conference-2025 #JVET #JVET2025

As we celebrate Women's Day, we honour the incredible women of Wits University who continue to break barriers and redefine what it means to lead, learn, and innovate. At an institution rooted in high academic standards, cutting-edge research, and a commitment to public