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Concern over lack of projects, skills

5th July 2019

By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Deputy Editor Online

     

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Engineers are concerned about the decline in engineering projects and a shortage of engineering skills, the 2019 PPS Graduate Professional Index results have revealed.

An overwhelming 78% of engineers believe there has been a decline in South African engineering project opportunities, the index indicates.

Meanwhile, many believe the decline in projects and the lack of skills have had the biggest impact on the profession.

“While the economy has provided some constraints for employment and new projects, there is the need to address national challenges, as 76% of respondents are of the opinion that government’s strategic integrated projects programme has been realised – and many believe this has had a great impact on them,” says PPS technical marketing specialist Motshabi Nomvete.

PPS conducted a survey of 5 837 members at the beginning of this year

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Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Online Managing Editor

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