- Title
- Strategies to promote skills development of technicians for the automotive retail industry
- Creator
- Sirayi, Siyabonga
- Subject
- Automobile industry and trade -- South Africa
- Subject
- Automobiles -- Marketing -- South Africa
- Subject
- South Africa0 Occupational training -- South Africa
- Date Issued
- 2023-12
- Date
- 2023-12
- Type
- Master's theses
- Type
- text
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/10948/65968
- Identifier
- vital:74292
- Description
- The automotive retail industry in South Africa is a significant contributor to the country's economy, and the role of technicians in the industry is critical for the industry's growth and sustainability. However, the industry is faced with a shortage of skilled technicians, resulting in a skills gap that threatens the industry's progress. This study therefore aimed to identify the strategies that can be used to promote the skills development of technicians for the automotive retail industry. A qualitative research design was used, and data was collected through semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in the automotive retail industry. The data was analysed using thematic analysis. The findings of the study revealed that the industry faces several challenges, including the lack of funding for skills development programmes, inadequate training facilities, and an outdated curriculum. To address these challenges, the study recommends that the industry should adopt a multi-stakeholder approach that involves government, industry and training institutions. The study also recommends that the government needs to provide funding for skills development programmes and create policies that promote the training of technicians. The industry should work with institutions such as technical and non-technical high schools, TVET colleges, and universities to develop a relevant curriculum that is aligned with industry needs. The study further recommends that the industry should create partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to provide training opportunities for technicians. In conclusion, the automotive retail industry in South Africa needs to invest in the skills development of technicians to address the skills gap and promote the industry's growth and sustainability. The adoption of a multi-stakeholder approach involving government, industry, and training institutions is essential for the success of skills development programmes in the industry.
- Description
- Thesis (MCom) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, School of Management Sciences, 2023
- Format
- computer
- Format
- online resource
- Format
- application/pdf
- Format
- 1 online resource (iv, 190 pages)
- Format
- Publisher
- Nelson Mandela University
- Publisher
- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences
- Language
- English
- Rights
- Nelson Mandela University
- Rights
- All Rights Reserved
- Rights
- Open Access
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