Gauteng partners with merSETA to train 6 000 youth as solar panel installers. Lesufi PowerCrisis SkillsCreation training RenewableEnergy
The Gauteng Provincial Government has partnered with the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority to train 6 000 youth as solar panel installers.
According to Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi, the trainees will receive an allowance of between R4 000 and R7 000, depending on their qualifications. The provincial government notes this is in line with the commitment made by Lesufi in his inaugural State of the Province Address delivered on 21 February, when he said: “We will ensure our young people are trained, skilled and equipped in the energy space.”The 800MW solar farm will be the result of the R1.2 billion the GPG plans to release to deal with the country’s worsening energy crisis.
“The training will cover areas such as installation, maintenance and repair of different aspects related to solar energy, concentrating on hybrid solar photovoltaic systems. It will also provide learners with business and entrepreneurial skills designed to help them start businesses in the growing energy sector,” says Lesufi.
Applicants can apply via e-mail to [email protected], visit the SAyouth.mobi site, or hand in a physical form at the various regional offices.
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