Public Works plans to combat artisan shortage through EPWP
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|August 08, 2025
THE Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal has announced an initiative aimed at addressing the critical shortage of skilled artisans in the province.
MEC Martin Meyer yesterday revealed plans to absorb qualified artisans and graduates into the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), a move designed to bolster the region’s technical workforce and provide vital training opportunities.
Meyer highlighted that the province was currently facing considerable challenges in cultivating skilled artisans, which was essential for economic growth and infrastructure development.
The MEC underscored the ongoing conversations with developers of the multi-billion Rand Westown project, emphasising that training young graduates to become proficient artisans was at the forefront of their agenda.
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