TPT invests in skills development at Richards Bay port

The handover of specialised computer equipment to the Umfolozi Technical and Vocational Education and Training College would address one of the greatest challenges faced by Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) at the Port of Richards Bay – a lack of skills in a highly specialised, industrial environment.   TPT chief maintenance officer Shane Narainsamy this week said the donation of computerised training equipment similar to that recently installed at the port’s bulk facilities, as well as drawing equipment, had helped Transnet bridge the skills gap and bring on board sufficiently skilled new recruits who did not need additional equipment-specific training.