Sasol Integrated Report 2024 - Book - Page 115
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT SASOL
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
BUSINESSES
ESG
REMUNERATION REPORT
DATA AND ASSURANCE / ADMINISTRATION
SOCIAL – COMMUNITY continued
SASOL IN SOCIETY
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Bridge to work programme
Skills development plays a pivotal role in creating sustainable livelihoods and driving both the formal and informal economies globally. We have seen a need to improve the standard
of training due to the extraordinary challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic for skills development systems.
We offer targeted interventions that provide youth with core skills, technical, vocational and work readiness training which enables them to become self-sustainable and positive contributors to local
and national economies.
WHAT WE DO?
BUSINESS DIGITAL
SERVICES
• 59 candidates have
completed their technical
skills training in various
disciplines.
• Cohort 1 was completed
with five successful
placements and
R5,8 million funding raised.
• Cohort 2 is on track
with six new businesses
created and 23 in the
employment stream are
currently busy with Work
Integrated Learning.
WELDING SKILL
PROGRAMME
• All learners completed
the programme on
28 March 2024.
• Toolboxes for all
18 learners have been
ordered and received.
• All learners are
successfully registered
with Merseta.
• They are successfully
registered on the
seven Unit Standard
as per the programme.
HANDYMAN
PROGRAMME
MOTOR MECHANICS
PROGRAMME
ALIEN VEGETATION
REMOVAL
IPHEPE
• Technical and Work
Integrated learning training
are completed. 19 out
of a target of 20 learners
graduated from the
programme.
• One learner who is
placed at VW Witbank
will be moved to Degen
Motors in May 2024 to
cover the modules VW
is not able to cover.
• Trained 202 beneficiaries
to enhance their agricultural
skills and knowledge. Out of
the trained beneficiaries,
108 are now actively
engaged in farming.
• 15 learners took part
in the National Youth
Development Agency
business management
training and two have
partnered to start
a business and are
receiving business
development support.
• All six motor mechanic
learners are performing
well in terms of the
modules in the logbook.
• Successfully secured
R30 million in funding to
support agricultural initiatives.
• Technical and simulation
training completed.
• Three companies
(Pro Merc, Insyte Trading
and Mamonkwe) were
assisted on workplace
approval process, and two
companies (Pro Merc Auto
in Pretoria West and Insyte
Trading Sasolburg) signed
letters of intent.
• Established partnerships with
industry leaders such as Tiger
Brands and Ingrain to bolster
crop production.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
PROGRAMME
• Trained and employed
161 beneficiaries,
empowering them
with skills and job
opportunities.
• Successfully mentored
54 entrepreneurs, with
all participants remaining
actively engaged in the
programme.
• Identified potential for
the establishment of
eight new businesses,
fostering entrepreneurial
growth and economic
development.
• Participants reported an
average revenue increase
of 25% as shown in their
monthly financial reports,
showcasing the programme’s
effectiveness in fostering
financial growth and business
compliance status.
• Secured an offtake agreement
with Daybreak Farms,
benefitting 60 poultry
farmers by guaranteeing a
market for their produce.
• Over 50 new jobs were
created directly due to
business expansions
facilitated by the programme.
IMPACT
Mozambique
Skills Training for the youth
• In FY24 trainers were trained in technical areas such as Mechanics,
Electricity, and Welding, aiming for IFPELAC international certification,
for trainers. Additionally, 307 students were trained in various fields
including electricity, welding, as processing, mechanics, electrical
installation and first aid.
• 130 students graduated from The Inhassoro Training Centre in the
areas of welding, electricity and gas processing. The training of three
management trainers in administrative management, and 10 trainers
are currently being trained on pedagogical topics.
Employment and Skills for Development
• 207 graduates (comprising 99 females and 108 males) were equipped
with skills through short-duration courses in Agro-processing. These
courses were delivered via Mobile Units in partnership with IFPELAC.
• 231 graduates from ITC and the Mobile Units participated in a workshop
facilitated by GIZ, focusing on preparation for entry into the job market.
• Of the CFP Inhassoro graduates assisted by the programme,
92 individuals (54 males and 38 females) have successfully secured
employment.
• 36 CFP Inhassoro graduates (consisting of 22 males and 14 females)
have secured internships.
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North America
Business Development and Skills Training
• The Louisiana Small Business Development Centre at McNeese
State University in Lake Charles offers confidential consulting
and business training to existing and potential small business
owners in the Southwest Louisiana area at no cost. Sasol is one
of the Centre’s largest corporate sponsors.
• In FY24 the development centre counselled over 450 distinctive
clients and 20 industry-related clients. The centre was able to
support over 60 additional community members through small
business workshops.
