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The Herald
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Herald
Volkswagen welcomes 540 young trainees through YES programme
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has announced an intake of 540 young unemployed graduates for its 2025 Youth Unemployment Services (YES) programme. The YES programme was initiated by the government in 2019 to alleviate youth unemployment. The company said 296 trainees will work for VWGA: 232 at will be stationed at Kariega in Gqeberha, where the company assembles the VW Polo and Polo Vivo models; 62 are headed to its Gauteng headquarters in Sandton; and two will be absorbed at the company's satellite parts warehouse in the Western Cape. Another 244 trainees will be deployed with external partners in October. This intake brings the total of YES trainees who have benefited from VWGA's involvement in the programme to 3,650. 'We know today's youth will be tomorrow's leaders, but we also believe in playing an active role in developing those leaders and innovators,' said Nonkqubela Maliza, VWGA's corporate and government affairs director. 'Through our participation in the YES programme, we want to offer youth the space to become economically active and gain invaluable skills on which they can build successful and fulfilling careers.' Since its inception, VWGA has supported the initiative by providing employment opportunities and work experience for youth at its sites, in addition to opportunities in the dealer network and SME partners. TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Volkswagen welcomes 540 young trainees through YES programme
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has announced an intake of 540 young unemployed graduates for its 2025 Youth Unemployment Services (YES) programme. The YES programme was initiated by the government in 2019 to alleviate youth unemployment. The company said 296 trainees will work for VWGA: 232 at will be stationed at Kariega in Gqeberha, where the company assembles the VW Polo and Polo Vivo models; 62 are headed to its Gauteng headquarters in Sandton; and two will be absorbed at the company's satellite parts warehouse in the Western Cape. Another 244 trainees will be deployed with external partners in October. This intake brings the total of YES trainees who have benefited from VWGA's involvement in the programme to 3,650. 'We know today's youth will be tomorrow's leaders, but we also believe in playing an active role in developing those leaders and innovators,' said Nonkqubela Maliza, VWGA's corporate and government affairs director. 'Through our participation in the YES programme, we want to offer youth the space to become economically active and gain invaluable skills on which they can build successful and fulfilling careers.' Since its inception, VWGA has supported the initiative by providing employment opportunities and work experience for youth at its sites, in addition to opportunities in the dealer network and SME partners.
Zawya
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
South Africa: Volkswagen Kariega plant enters commissioning phase for new SUV model
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has entered the commissioning phase for the A0 SUV Entry project at its Kariega plant, following a four-week shutdown to complete key production facility upgrades. The new model, set to join the Polo and Polo Vivo on the production line in 2027, will be the third built at the plant. The commissioning phase includes activating and testing new equipment, carried out over weekends to avoid interrupting regular three-shift operations. The A0 SUV Entry programme was first announced at the VW Indaba in February. By that time, 60% of the required production upgrades had already been completed during the December 2024 shutdown. Between 14 April and 12 May, the plant suspended production to complete the remaining 40% of installations. Work included finalising systems in the Body Shop, robot programming in the Paint Shop, and conveyor modifications in Final Assembly. Volkswagen Group Africa is collaborating with Volkswagen do Brasil to develop and produce the new model. 'We are happy to be back to normal production, with the knowledge that we are one step closer to our future of building three models in our plant,' said VWGA production director Ulrich Schwabe. 'I would like to thank every employee who has played a part in the process of preparing for this future icon in our Volkswagen line-up.' All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
The Citizen
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
VW plant Kariega enters next phase for production of new SA-built crossover
Volkswagen's Plant Kariega in the Eastern Cape has entered the next phase in preparation for production of the third SA-built model. Looking for a new or used vehicle? Find it here with CARmag! As Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) continues to prepare Plant Kariega for production of its third South African-built model, the automaker has announced the Eastern Cape-based assembly facility has entered the commissioning phase for the highly-anticipated entry-level compact crossover/SUV. Related: VW's Kariega Plant Will Pause Production in 2025 For R4 Billion Investment of Tera SUV This announcement comes after VWGA halted production at Plant Kariega earlier in 2024 (from April 14 to May 12) to complete the upgrades, notably to the body shop, paint shop and final assembly areas, made to the manufacturing line in December 2024. Noteworthy, with the aforementioned upgrades completed, production of the Polo Vivo and Polo has returned to normal, while the commissioning phase is carried out over the weekends. The latter phase comprises the processes of bringing the new equipment online and carrying out the necessary checks to ensure it operates optimally. Related: VW Finally Unveils New SA-built Compact Crossover Built alongside the aforementioned two cars, the automaker's upcoming product will serve as the opening gambit to the company's local crossover/SUV portfolio, which currently comprises the Polo-based T-Cross and Taigo, T-Roc, Tiguan and Touareg. Positioned below the T-Cross, the Tera — as it is named in Brazil, where it is also manufactured — will officially be introduced in 2027. Locally, however, this model will be known by a different yet unannounced name. The German marque's SA arm has, however, confirmed that its moniker won't necessarily adhere to its 'T' naming convention. Related: Polo Production Halts at Kariega for Tooling of New A0 SUV VWGA production director Ulrich Schwabe said: 'We are happy to be back to normal production, with the knowledge that we are one step closer to our future of building three models in our plant.' Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles with CARmag! The post VW Plant Kariega Enters Next Phase for Production of New SA-built Crossover appeared first on CAR Magazine.
The Herald
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald
VW's Kariega plant enters next phase of new budget SUV production
With the phase complete, the project has entered the commissioning stage. Over the coming weeks, new equipment will be brought online and tested during weekends to avoid interrupting the plant's normal three-shift operations. The Tera project is being developed in collaboration with Volkswagen Brasil, and will see the two markets working closely to bring the model to production. 'We are happy to be back to normal production, with the knowledge we are one step closer to our future of building three models in our plant,' said VWGA production director Ulrich Schwabe. 'I would like to thank every employee who has played a part in the process of preparing for the future icon in our Volkswagen line-up, and I look forward to working with these colleagues, and our Brazilian counterparts, as we continue on the journey.'
