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SUMMARY:Skilling for a Just Energy Transition: Optimising the labour market to unlock investment into Renewable Energy (RE) value  chains in the Western Cape
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with the University of Cape Town and Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) are pleased to invite you to a discussion on leveraging local investment in the Renewable Energy (RE) value chains to unlock demand for skills and employment\, in support of a Just Energy Transition (JET) in the Western Cape\, on Thursday\, 31 July 2025 in Cape Town. \nBackground and Significance:\nThe NBI with support from the Danish Industry and in formal partnership with the Western Cape Government\, is piloting a framework for identifying inclusive RE value chain localisation opportunities in the Western Cape. In the initial phase of the project\, the NBI mapped the RE value chains components for wind\, solar\, and battery storage and developed business cases for localisation. \nThree key opportunities for localisation in the Western Cape were identified: 1) Solar panel recycling\, 2) Li-ion battery recycling\, and 3) Li-ion and Vanadium Redox flow battery assembly. \nBuilding on this analysis\, SALDRU has conducted a skills mapping and labour market analysis to: \n\nIdentify occupations and skills required to unlock opportunities within the RE value chains\, linked to these localisation opportunities\, and\nEngage with private sector RE operators and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges to develop practical recommendations on supporting inclusive access to skilling and employment opportunities for young people.\n\nThe project has begun to demonstrate how skills anticipation and planning can be guided by and aligned to emerging opportunities in RE value chains. \nA working paper from this research will be made available after the event and a practitioner report will be launched at COP30. \nWhat to expect\nThe event will explore the insights gained on opportunities for localisation in the RE value chains\, the skills challenges and opportunities associated with localisation opportunities\, and the implications for positioning the TVET system to ensure such opportunities can be optimised. \nIn-Person Registration Link \nMS Teams Registration Link \n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                \n        \n    \n    \n        \n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                            \n                \n                    \n\n        \n        Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to join a high-level engagement focused on strengthening the private sector’s collective contribution to addressing Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in South Africa.     \n\n\n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    About the WE DARE Network            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        The WE DARE Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder partnership bringing together researchers\, companies\, NGOs\, policymakers\, and practitioners united in the mission to eradicate GBV. Through collaboration\, digital innovation\, and knowledge sharing\, the Network advances whole of society solutions and supports meaningful partnerships that drive impact.     \n\n\n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Why This Engagement Matters            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        In December 2025\, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared GBVF a national disaster – underscoring the urgency of stronger\, coordinated action. While the private sector has often been perceived as silent\, our research and engagements reveal a different truth: many companies are taking action internally and within the communities they serve. However\, these efforts remain fragmented and largely invisible. \nThe WeDare GBV Repository was launched in September 2025 to contribute to a change in this position. It offers a central platform that captures corporate initiatives\, enables peer learning\, and strengthens accountability. Ultimately it supports Pillars 1 and 6 of the National Strategic Plan on GBV through coordinated knowledge management\, thought leadership and collective action.     \n\n        \n                    \n                \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    About the Event            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        This in-person session will: \n\nHighlight the strategic value of the WeDare Repository for companies committed to tackling GBV.\nFeature a panel of experts presenting evidence-based insights on the scale of GBVF in South Africa and showcasing innovative private-sector responses.\nFacilitate meaningful dialogue on the power of shared learning\, data\, and partnerships in driving collective action.\nReceive a hands-on experience of the We Dare GBVF Repository.\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                            \n                \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Growing the WeDare Community:            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        A key objective of the session is to broaden corporate participation in the WeDare Community of Practice. Participating organisations will have the opportunity to signal their interest in contributing to the Repository. Companies opting in will receive one-on-one onboarding covering platform access\, UX\, and content guidelines. \nAs more companies come on board\, the WeDare Network will evolve into a robust membership ecosystem of role-players – strengthening collaboration between business\, policymakers\, civil society\, and academia\, and amplifying our collective influence in addressing GBVF.     \n\n        \n                    \n                \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Event Details:            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        This event is by invitation only.Date: Monday\, 04 May 2026Time: 09:00 for 09:30 to 12:30 (SAST)     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                AGENDA
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/skilling-for-a-just-energy-transition-optimising-the-labour-market-to-unlock-investment-into-renewable-energy-re-value-chains-in-the-western-cape/
LOCATION:Cape Town
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="NBI":MAILTO:AyabulelaM@nbi.org.za
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