Empowering South Africa's Hydrogen Workforce: The Launch of Green Hydrogen Centre of Specialisation
Key Ideas
- Chieta, MQA, and TETA establish the Green Hydrogen Centre of Specialisation in Pretoria to address the need for hydrogen skills in South Africa.
- The Centre will offer hybrid training focusing on CPD, aligning with the demand for upskilling in the green hydrogen industry.
- Specialised courses will be available at tertiary institutions and TVET colleges, enhancing industry-specific training and skills development.
- The collaboration aims to contribute to job creation, economic growth, and addressing unemployment in the sector.
The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (Chieta) in collaboration with the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) and Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) launched the Green Hydrogen Centre of Specialisation in Pretoria. This initiative aims to address the growing need for hydrogen-related skills in South Africa. The project, spearheaded by the CEOs of Chieta, MQA, and TETA, will provide training focusing on Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to meet the industry's demand for upskilling. The Centre's courses will be available at selected tertiary institutions and TVET colleges, complementing existing qualifications. This collaboration is crucial for success, providing shared resources, expertise, and market reach. The Centre will tackle various aspects of the green hydrogen value chain and align with government priorities. The launch event marked the signing of a strategic agreement between the Setas, emphasizing collective commitment and collaboration. The CEOs highlighted the importance of specialized skills in the growing hydrogen sector for economic growth, job creation, and addressing unemployment. This initiative signifies a positive step towards empowering South Africa's hydrogen workforce and driving the green hydrogen industry forward.