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CHIEFTA highlights skills development, green hydrogen milestones CHIEFTA highlights skills development, green hydrogen milestones
Yershen Pillay, CEO of CHIETA, highlighted the organisation’s significant progress over the past year at a recent AGM, particularly its commitment to fostering sustainable... CHIEFTA highlights skills development, green hydrogen milestones

Yershen Pillay, CEO of CHIETA, highlighted the organisation’s significant progress over the past year at a recent AGM, particularly its commitment to fostering sustainable livelihoods through its financial integrity and clean audit for 2024.

CHIETA’s contributions to South Africa’s skills development landscape were also highlighted. The AGM emphasised CHIETA’s clean audit for 2024, reaffirming its commitment to good governance and financial accountability.

He emphasised that “clean audits should reflect good governance and translate into long-term, sustainable livelihoods for South Africans, especially the most vulnerable.” This commitment is demonstrated through CHIETA’s strategic investments in skills development and innovation.

He presented the following milestones:

  • Employment and Youth Empowerment: CHIETA successfully trained and upskilled over 75,000 people in the chemical sector, of which 74% are youth. These people have acquired new skills that will significantly improve their employability and quality of life, contributing to employment creation and entrepreneurial opportunities across the country. CHIETA’s programs continue to make a meaningful difference in addressing youth unemployment and fostering inclusive growth. These efforts support South Africa’s national development goals.
  • Green Hydrogen Initiatives: CHIETA reinforced its leadership in green hydrogen through collaborations with industry and government. The organisation’s Green Hydrogen Centre of Specialisation, launched earlier this year, is set to position South Africa as a global player in the green energy sector.
  • Innovation and Digital Transformation: The AGM highlighted CHIETA’s strides in addressing the digital divide by equipping artisans and workers with future-ready skills, especially in artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and intelligent manufacturing. CHIETA’s investments in Smart Skills Centres are expected to revolutionise skills training in the sector.

Reflecting on these achievements, Yershen Pillay said, “CHIETA continues to drive inclusive growth and skills development for the chemical industry. Our work in green hydrogen and digital innovation sets new benchmarks for the future, ensuring our workforce is resilient, adaptable, and globally competitive.”

Looking ahead, CHIETA reaffirmed its commitment to:

  • Expanding its Green Hydrogen programmes and partnerships.
  • Furthering its efforts in digital reskilling and artificial intelligence training.
  • Empowering marginalised communities through skills development programs focused on employment and entrepreneurship.

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