Latest newsThe University of Pretoria's Department of Mining Engineering celebrated 60 years of excellence in mining education in 2021. It is undoubtedly appropriate to focus on the department's important role in addressing training needs that contribute to the long-term sustainability of the mining industry. 7 Jun 2022 Read more The government of the Republic of Botswana launched an initiative to upskill and develop the construction industry, with the objective of creating a sustainable domestic construction industry capable of competing and executing projects efficiently and effectively. 13 Apr 2022 Read more The University of Pretoria Campus Tours (UPCT) team just received their branded outfit, courtesy of Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP). UPCT is a particularly significant initiative that Enterprises UP continue to support year after year. This year's student-managed business venture is led by 16 students from the Department of Historical and Heritage Studies based on the University's Hatfield Campus. The initiative is run under the guidance of the Director of the University of Pretoria Archives and forms a vital practical component of their degree qualification. 4 Apr 2022 Read more Project management is the fastest growing form of management in the world. "Over the next ten years, the need for project managers will expand faster than the demand for workers in other occupations. According to a recent talent gap analysis conducted by Anderson Economic Group (AEG), there are excellent job opportunities and career growth for project managers in the 11 countries studied: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States (Project Management Institute [PMI], 2017). The project management-oriented workforce is predicted to rise by 33%, or almost 22 million new employments, by 2027, in seven project-oriented industries: healthcare, manufacturing & construction, information services & publishing, finance & insurance, management & professional services, utilities, oil & gas," explained Dr Taryn Bond-Barnard, senior lecturer at Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria. 4 Apr 2022 Read more Supply chain management has become increasingly significant to businesses in an increasingly competitive economy. Supply chain management is at the core of the South African and global economy, and it is a key area in most organisations, with applications in diverse of industries. 1 Apr 2022 Read more Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd (Enterprises UP) and its board of directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Elmar de Wet as chief executive officer at Enterprises UP with effect from 1 April 2022. This follows Mr Deon Herbst's forthcoming retirement in this position after more than 22 successful years at the helm. 24 Feb 2022 Read more Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd (Enterprises UP) has welcomed the new year with brand new, relevant courses designed for future-conscious professionals and organisations. 19 Jan 2022 Read more Today's challenging business environment serves as a reminder to organisations that talent management, which involves appropriately deploying employees' skills to maximise performance, is a critical function. The world is changing at a rapid pace, and organisations will rise or fall based on the strength of their employees. Organisations must ensure that their employees are well-trained and equipped to deal with the emerging changes. 17 Dec 2021 Read more Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) recently had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Brandhill Africa Institute of Public Diplomacy (Pty) Ltd (Brandhill Africa Institute), Farmers Connect Africa and Garyfen Holdings at the Enterprises Building. 7 Dec 2021 Read more Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) recently launched their first digital billboard advert, on the south of the N1/N4 interchange, opposite Innovation Hub just before the Lynwood Road off-ramp. 7 Dec 2021 Read more Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) undertakes a wide range of research and training initiatives on a continuous basis to support the University of Pretoria's drive to remain a leading research-intensive institute. Tharisa Minerals recently visited Enterprises UP, which provided an opportunity for the two parties to discuss collaboration around Enterprises UP and the University of Pretoria's (UP) research and training capabilities. 25 Nov 2021 Read more The third issue of Business Unusual magazine was released, providing detailed insight into the African and global trade environments. 25 Nov 2021 Read more Technology did not evolve at a rapid speed when compared to where power engineering was 50 years ago, advancement was slow. It was all standard practice when it came to transformers and transmission lines, and communication technology was not as developed. We unknowingly found ourselves only at the brink of what was to come. Fast forward a half-century, and we are now witnessing tremendous growth in the energy industry. 20 Sep 2021 Read more Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP), together with FranklinCovey South Africa, recently held a successful Mindsets, Skillsets and Toolsets for Building a Winning Culture in Government live webinar, which was hosted by renowned leader and businesswoman Marlinie Ramsamy, CEO of FranklinCovey South Africa. 19 Jul 2021 Read more Enterprises University of Pretoria's (Enterprises UP) globally competitive training course - Online Course Basic Potato Pathology recently enrolled 12 international delegates from Australia. 16 Jul 2021 Read more The South African taxi industry is one of the largest and viable industries that continues to exponentially grow on a daily basis. The industry has supported thousands of people and contributed to the employment of many as drivers and marshals, who have also in the process accumulated the experience in the business and operations of managing the industry. 15 Jul 2021 Read more The business landscape has transformed over the years with an accelerated focus on positioning women in leadership roles, by providing them with the skills and training for industries considered 'predominately male'. 14 Jul 2021 Read more South Africa has a long history of managing animal diseases efficiently and has maintained disease-free zones for several high impact animal diseases over an extended period. Recent outbreaks of animal diseases including Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and African Swine Fever (ASF) have highlighted the vulnerabilities of our livestock sectors to outbreaks of disease. 1 Jun 2021 Read more A team of experts from Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) recently completed a study, supporting the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M) Sector Education and Training Authority's (SETA)'s ongoing research into the impact of the Fourth Industrial Resolution (4IR). The focus of this specific study was to identify for the SETA, key emerging technology trends impacting their 13 sub-sectors and new future skills as prompted by these emerging technologies. It was important for the SETA to gain these insights and perspectives, ultimately assisting them to develop future training programmes. 19 Mar 2021 Read more
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