Train manufacturing on Springs’ doorstep
The R1-billion construction of the train factory complex in Dunnottar is scheduled to start in the third quarter of this year.
When the 85 000m2 factory is completed and comes into production, building trains at a hitherto unheard of peak rate of 62 trains a year.
South Africa will have taken a very visible and significant leap into the world of high-tech train manufacturing.
In a statement received from Gibela’s CEO Marc Granger he says “when the facility is up and running it will provide employment for at least 1 500 people, the majority of whom will be skilled artisans.”
The applicant recruitment process is at an advanced planning stage for permanent positions, with clear career paths for those selected.
There are likely to be many more applicants than positions available, and the selection process will be demanding.
Preference will be given to those who have academic qualifications, as well as artisanal skills.
Marc says most of those recruited will be drawn from the areas adjacent to the manufacturing facility, but in consideration of the scarcity of the required skills the net will be cast wider across provincial confines.
It is, however, worthy to note that opportunities exist in the Gibela contract for the training, of those who are not qualified, in various rail-related skills for possible jobs in the rail industry.
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