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Skills training at the Rail Training School
The Rail Training School at the factory site offers training in rail manufacturing, maintenance, and technical skills, aiming to develop local talent and support skills development in the transport sector.
The 72-hectare site at Dunnottar Park, which cost R1 billion, consists of a Supplier Park and Rail Training School, which will manufacture, assemble, test, commission and deliver 580 new commuter trains.
Places
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
Reference
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/nzimande-launch-r1bn-train-factory
Amounts
R 1 000 000 000
Employment at the train manufacturing factory
The factory employs 635 full-time workers, with 90% being black, and aims for gender equity with 49% female and 51% male employees. Job opportunities are available in manufacturing, assembly, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of commuter trains.
The overall employment equity constitutes 49% female and 51% male, with 635 full-time employees, 90% of whom are black.
Supplier participation in the Supplier Park
The 72-hectare site includes a Supplier Park that supports local businesses in supplying parts and services for train manufacturing. Local suppliers can participate in the ecosystem supporting the factory’s operations.
The 72-hectare site at Dunnottar Park, which cost R1 billion, consists of a Supplier Park and Rail Training School, which will manufacture, assemble, test, commission and deliver 580 new commuter trains.
Train manufacturing factory launch event
The public is invited to attend the launch of a R1 billion train manufacturing factory at Dunnottar Park in Nigel, Ekurhuleni. The event will be hosted by Transport Minister Blade Nzimande and attended by senior government officials, stakeholders, and members of the public.
Transport Minister Blade Nzimande will on Thursday launch a train manufacturing factory at Dunnottar Park in Nigel, Ekurhuleni.
