Demand for welders decreases as power stations near completion
Channel: CreamerMedia
Date: 2017-06-05

Owing to major projects, such as the Medupi and Kusile power stations, nearing completion, the South African Institute of Welding (SAIW) says fewer welders have enrolled for its training courses in the past year.

“This is a reflection of our declining economy, which has particularly affected the manufacturing and fabrication industries, where welding, nondestructive testing and allied disciplines play such a major role. Also, the lack of infrastructure spend over some years in South Africa further affects the demand for welders,” says SAIW executive director Sean Blake.