South Africa currently has a shortfall of trained and experienced wind energy technicians, after having lost much of its skilled capacity to advanced international markets and, like its international counterparts, it needs a growing pool of qualified candidates to draw from as demand for new power generation grows. The shortfall is a direct result of the interrupted procurement that has plagued the sector since 2014, says onshore wind turbines manufacturer Nordex Energy South Africa people and culture head Zelrese Brair.
