Vodacom embraces females in technology
March 2008
News
Vodacom’s annual Graduate Programme for Females in Technology (GPFT) has this year seen a record number of candidates, following on from the success of this programme in the last two years. The increase in candidates comes as Vodacom commits to invest more than R10 million in the 2008 graduates over their programme period of three years.
GPFT is a graduate development programme inspired by the achievements of great women in the business and telecommunications industry. This year, the 30 new female candidates, from across the country and who have all completed either a BSc or a BCom degree in Mathematics, Science, Engineering or IT, have the opportunity to work and obtain hands-on experience at Vodacom. At the same time they will be able to develop the necessary technical, engineering and business skills for their future career in the telecommunications industry. Of the first 20 candidates that were selected for the programme 18 are now permanently employed at Vodacom in its various technical divisions.
“Vodacom has acknowledged a shortage of women within the ICT sector and this programme has been designed by Vodacom to increase the number of women entering this sector. The success of the programme has seen the number of candidates increase from 10 to 30 candidates for the 2008-intake,” says Lungi Ndlovu, Vodacom Group, chief human resources officer.
GPFT provides a development opportunity for female graduates in the fields of technology, IT and engineering to join Vodacom’s exciting and ever-growing business.
The open date for the evaluation of applications for 2009 intake begins on 6 June 2008. To apply, please send a comprehensive CV to [email protected] by 29 August 2008.
For more information contact Dot Field, Vodacom Group, +27 (0)11 653 5000, www.vodacom.co.za
Further reading:
Celebrating three decades of innovation in Africa's premier industrial software conference
News
With a rich 29-year history, the X-Change User Conference stands as Africa's largest and most prestigious annual gathering dedicated to industrial software and related technology. Hosted by Industry Software Solutions & Support (IS
3), this year, X-Change 2024 promises to be even more impactful as it celebrates three decades of innovation and collaboration.
Read more...
4Sight OT Automation achieves prestigious AVEVA Endorsed Partner status
News
4Sight OT Automation, a leading industrial software solutions provider, has achieved Endorsed Partner status within the AVEVA Partner Network.
Read more...
Schneider Electric announces 2023 Global Alliance Partner Programme award winners
Schneider Electric South Africa
News
Schneider Electric has announced the winners of the 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards. Throughout 2023, Schneider Electric’s Alliance Partners supported customers in the digitalisation of industrial automation, delivering value with innovative initiatives, solutions and services.
Read more...
Custom containerised lubrication dispensing system
News
Bosch Rexroth Africa recently supplied and installed a customised environmentally friendly and dust-proof lubrication dispensing system for a leading earth-moving equipment supplier.
Read more...
Siemens to acquire industrial drive technology business of ebm-papst
Siemens South Africa
News
Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial drive technology business of ebm-papst. The business includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the protective extra-low voltage range and innovative motion control systems.
Read more...
Bearings International fosters a segment strategy
Bearings International
News
Bearings International has a segment approach to the market, which places an intentional focus on key industries in South and sub-Saharan Africa in a bid to optimise operations, enhance uptime, and drive business sustainability and increased profitability outcomes for customers.
Read more...
Local robotics team’s journey to the world stage
News
In the heart of Cape Town, a group of young visionaries aged 12 to 17 is making waves in the world of robotics. Known as Texpand, this team from Pinelands has not only dominated the First Tech Challenge (FTC) in South Africa, but has also earned international acclaim for its innovative approach to engineering and problem solving.
Read more...
RS Group expands by 10 000 products
RS South Africa
News
RS South Africa has announced its Better World Claims Based Framework, enabling customers to select verified sustainable product alternatives. This provides suppliers with a standardised framework to accelerate the development and manufacture of more sustainable and responsible products.
Read more...
IRP 2023 could reset SA’s social and economic problems
News
ACTOM recently held a webinar on the ‘Draft IRP2023 Impact on the Manufacturing Sector’. South Africa’s Draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 is a key document that outlines a comprehensive strategy for addressing the country’s energy security challenges, while also setting out its transition to a diversified energy mix, including renewables.
Read more...
Young scientists to showcase innovative research
News
Innovative South African research which includes a cost-effective triage test for real-time detection of TB and a nature-based technology that brings about environmental remediation, will be showcased at this year’s International Festival of Engineering, Science and Technology in Tunisia.
Read more...
printer friendly version