Skills Development & Training

Dennis Williams, Commercial Director at Associated Energy Services

Why Skilled Boiler Operators Matter More Than Ever Before

Post author:Jimmy Swira
Post published:August 18, 2026
Post category:Skills development and training

As South Africa’s go-to industrial steam operations and project company, Associated Energy Services (AES) has been an innovator and pioneer for over 25 years, with more than 75 boilers under…

Young employees entering the heavy industry workforce need senior mentorship to gain practical experience.

Trained But Nowhere to Practise

Post author:Webadmin
Post published:August 11, 2026
Post category:Skills development and training

There is a concerning paradox across the African continent. On the one hand, there is an increasing pool of qualified young people whose skills are urgently needed in maintenance and…

Few of the available qualified artisans demonstrate the level of competency projects demand. Unfortunately, most are heavy on theory, light on practical experience.

Where Have All the Competent Artisans Gone?

Post author:Webadmin
Post published:July 27, 2026
Post category:Skills development and training

In South Africa, as in most countries in the region, there is a significant challenge. Vocational institutions are producing qualified artisans to meet the needs of projects in heavy industry,…

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Why Skilled Boiler Operators Matter More Than Ever Before

Trained But Nowhere to Practise

Where Have All the Competent Artisans Gone?

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