PtSA Gauteng is proud to announce several significant achievements and updates that highlight the ongoing growth and development within the region’s TDM industry. From employment of graduates to strategic partnerships and expansion efforts, PtSA is leading the way in advancing skills and supporting the industry’s needs.
100% Employment for 2018 Graduates
The industry has fully employed all graduates from the PtSA Gauteng class of 2018, a testament to the high-quality training and skills development provided by PtSA. This milestone underscores the demand for skilled professionals in the tooling, die, mould, and assembly systems sectors.
Furthermore PtSA Gauteng has employed a new full-time Assessor, while the previous Assessor has been promoted to a National Moderator position.
Industry Growth: New Members and Partnerships
The Gauteng region has also seen an influx of new members, with 10 companies joining the PtSA network. This includes:
- 7 Industry Members
- 1 Associate Member
- 2 Registered Professional Members
In addition to expanding its membership base, PtSA Gauteng has partnered with various skills development providers and is actively negotiating with other institutions to broaden its skills offerings in South Africa.
Expansion of Toolrooms
As workloads continue to rise, several companies in Gauteng are expanding their Toolroom in lieu of machines and equipment due to increasing workloads, and we are happy to say that graduates are being employed to satisfy the skills demand in Gauteng.
Skills Development in Gauteng
To date:
- 41 Trade Tests have been conducted in Gauteng
- 68 students are on campus, including
- 16 international students from Zambia.
- 2 On-the-Job groups (2021 and 2022) are completing Level 1 and Level 2 at various member companies.
Feedback from these companies has been very positive concerning learner performance and skills.
Enterprise Development
PtSA Gauteng is also making strides in enterprise development, with:
- 2 Benchmarking projects, one completed and one in progress, and
- 2 ongoing Intervention projects.
All companies have been extremely satisfied with the projects’ outcomes to date and the feedback received.
Looking ahead, PtSA Gauteng is excited to announce several upcoming events:
- Regional AGM in September 2024 – This event will coincide with the 5-Axis launch.
- 5-Axis Machine Training Launch – Scheduled for the 3rd or 4th of September 2024
- Networking Event – Provisionally set for October 24th, 2024, and sponsored by Sandvik.