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Med-TechEngineers launches academy to address critical skills shortage G auteng-based consulting engineering firm Med-TechEngineers has officially launched the Engineering and Technology Academy to address the shortage of critical and unique skills needed in the engineering and technology sectors. Dr Gift Mphefu, Managing Director of Med-TechEngineers explains: “Our track record includes the successful execution of complex infrastructure projects across various engineering disciplines. However, we recognise that each project presents unique challenges, often necessitating specialised skill sets that are both highly technical and practical. We identified a gap in the market for training individuals to meet these specific needs, which led us to establish the Med For the past 15 years, Med-TechEngineers has been at the forefront of the engineering and technology sector, guided by a steadfast policy emphasising the importance of balancing fieldwork with academic rigour.

TechEngineers Academy.” Med-TechEngineers’ team comprises seasoned Engineers, Technologists, Technicians, Artisans, and IT professionals actively engaged in the industry. Mphefu notes: “By leveraging this wealth of expertise, launching the Med-TechEngineers Academy was a natural progression. We aim to empower and capacitate individuals, ensuring they are well-equipped for the demands of the field.” Targeting professional individuals involved in the information and communications technologies, engineering, construction, and maintenance sectors, the academy will equip students with practical skills required for

Dr Gift Mphefu, Managing Director of Med-TechEngineers.

planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of infrastructure projects across various sectors. Further, as South Africa continues to grapple with high unemployment rates, the academy is also dedicated to the non-professional labour force that is essential in the execution of infrastructure projects. “Our goal is to develop their technical competence in line with their job profiles, as well as to ensure that these individuals receive relevant certifications that are usually the gatekeeper in many of the opportunities presented within the industry,” Mphefu says. Students who complete courses through the Med-TechEngineers Academy will gain industry certifications crucial for career advancement and employment retention, with an emphasis on real-world applicability. Some of the courses on offer from the Med-TechEngineers Academy include a five-day Solar PV Greencard Training course endorsed by the South African Photovoltaic Association (SAPVIA), where candidates are trained in basic principles of Solar PV design and installations. Participants will receive a certificate after the training is completed.

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