ABB’s lifeline to unemployed graduate
Third Quarter 2022
News & events
When a kind stranger took a photograph of Momelezi Sifumba standing at a busy roadside with a cardboard sign stating: ‘Help Me to Find a Job’ and posted it on LinkedIn, little did the unemployed graduate know it would catch the attention of Graham Abrahams, senior vice president at ABB, who would change the course of the young man’s life. Having graduated with a BTech in Electrical Engineering in 2018, Sifumba was unable to find employment, even after knocking on the doors of many companies. “Despite the constant rejection, I still had a hunger for success, knowing all I needed was an opportunity to prove myself,” he says. It was this determination and self-belief that resulted in his decision to stand by the roadside with a placard. Abrahams comments: “Business has a responsibility to help develop our youth. Sifumba overcame many challenges to get his education, and ABB will ensure he has the opportunity to complete his practical experience and qualify fully as an engineer.”
He is employed as a graduate apprentice in the Electrification business area. With a bright future suddenly in front of him, he says there is nothing to stop him from aspiring to a team leader or management role. One day he will be able to mentor other unemployed youth. ABB’s communications and marketing manager, Busisiwe Molefe says that this inspiring story speaks to the spirit of Nelson Mandela Day, where we are called upon to reflect on how best to effect the change we want to see around us. Since 2020, 60 graduates have been permanently employed at ABB, and 80% of the candidates from the company’s training programmes have found gainful employment.
Further reading:
Schneider Electric’s next generation UPS
Schneider Electric South Africa
News & events
Schneider Electric has launched the new Galaxy VXL – a highly efficient, compact, modular, scalable and redundant 500-1250 kW (400V) 3-phase uninterruptible power supply, complete with enhanced cybersecurity, software and safety features.
Read more...
Bühler’s strategic upgrades advance world-class manufacturing excellence
News & events
2024 was pivotal for Bühler Johannesburg due to significant upgrades at its manufacturing facility to enhance efficiency, safety and the overall working environment.
Read more...
Fuchs Lubricants sails strong into 2025
News & events
The successful completion of a major investment programme has significantly increased the growth potential of Fuchs Lubricants South Africa.
Read more...
WearCheck launches advanced thermography course
News & events
WearCheck recently launched a new training course, InfraFocus to upskill users of thermographic cameras. This highlights the best ways to capture thermographic imagery for use in a condition monitoring programme.
Read more...
SKF empowers employees
SKF South Africa
News & events
The cornerstone to SKF’s success as a global leader in premium bearing products and rotating technology is an unwavering commitment to investing in its valued employees. Tsholofelo Choma, who now proudly holds the position of quality environmental health and safety (QEHS) officer, exemplifies SKF’s employee-centricity ethos.
Read more...
Schneider Electric again named World’s Most Sustainable Corporation
Schneider Electric South Africa
News & events
Schneider Electric has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knights, and is the only company to rank first in the Global 100 twice.
Read more...
From the editor's desk: A new disruption
Technews Publishing
News & events
Just when we thought we were getting to grips with ChatGPT, another large language model is causing havoc. This time it’s a Chinese one called DeepSeek, which was released on 20 January 2025 and on
...
Read more...
Festo celebrates its centenary
Festo
News & events
Creating added customer value through innovation has been the driving force behind the family-owned company from the beginning and remains the key to Festo’s success today. The company’s anniversary is being celebrated with employees, customers and partners worldwide throughout the year.
Read more...
Motion technology for all types of automation
Bearing Man Group T/A BMG
News & events Electrical switching & drive systems & components
BMG has been appointed by The Timken Company as a distributor in southern Africa for the Rollon linear motion guidance system.
Read more...
Epiroc and ABB collaborate on underground trolley solutions
News & events
Epiroc and ABB have signed a MoU based on underground trolley equipment to collaborate on joint, comprehensive and integrated electrification solutions for the mining industry to increase productivity and achieve decarbonisation targets.
Read more...
printer friendly version