artisan skills

21 Jun 2023

Introducing the first ever 'white' face brick

By Staff Writer

The launch of the new range is to encourage architects and designers and excite the professional as to what is possible.

26 Aug 2020

Skilled welders scarce in SA

By Staff Writer

Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) which highlights the need for quality over quantity when it comes to the training of South African welders. This is critical as the global restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic emphasise the importance of a trusted, locally-based manufacturing sector, where as much as 80% of products and related maintenance activities require highly trained welders.

01 Jul 2020

Welding artisans can help in South Africa's economic recovery

By Staff Writer

Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) which outlines its plan to create artisan programme for trainee welders to overcome some of the skills hurdles South Africa is set to face post the COVID-19 pandemic.

08 Mar 2019

Saint-gobain Youthbuild Academy Bridges Artisan Skills Gaps Among Disadvantaged Youth

By Staff Writer

On 1 March 2019, the French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, visited Saint-Gobain South Africa’s premises in Germiston, Ekurhuleni (Gauteng). The focus of the visit was to showcase how Saint-Gobain has positioned itself as a leader in the sustainable construction sector while developing skills through its Saint-Gobain YouthBuild Academy.

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