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Addressing South Africa's engineering skills gaps

Jonathan Hall, Eric Sandelands

Education + Training

ISSN: 0040-0912

Article publication date: 24 April 2009

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to provide a case study of how engineering skills gaps are being addressed by Murray & Roberts in South Africa.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper focuses on skills challenges in South Africa from a reflective practitioner perspective, exploring a case example from an industry leader.

Findings

The paper explores how Murray & Roberts, within the context of the broader construction industry in South Africa, has addressed skills shortages with an integrated, multi‐faceted approach with more general application.

Research limitations/implications

The integrated approach to labour mobilization and development proposed has been successful in addressing major infrastructure construction projects. Further research will be needed to establish its broader application.

Originality/value

The paper pragmatically addresses live skills challenges, exploring creative solutions to the scarcity of skilled construction labour experience.

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Citation

Hall, J. and Sandelands, E. (2009), "Addressing South Africa's engineering skills gaps", Education + Training, Vol. 51 No. 3, pp. 215-219. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400910910960759

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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