Skilled vs. Unskilled Labour Supply: What Industrial Sites Really Need

Every site needs the right people to get the job done. Whether it is a shutdown at a power station or a maintenance job at a plant, having the right mix of skilled and unskilled labour is one of the most important parts of completing work on time and safely.

ZiThembile Engineering (Pty) Ltd supplies both skilled and unskilled labour through a legally registered TES (Temporary Employment Services) setup. Our teams work on energy, mechanical, and fabrication projects across South Africa, and are already familiar with high-risk environments and plant procedures.

Skilled Labour – Certified and Task-Ready

Skilled labour refers to qualified tradespeople who are certified and experienced in technical roles. These are the people who handle assembly, installation, and maintenance of critical plant systems.

ZiThembile Engineering supplies:

• Fitters
• Electricians
• Boilermakers
• Welders (coded)
• Control and Instrumentation Technicians

All our skilled staff are trade-tested and site-ready. Many have worked on sites like Kusile, Hendrina, Acacia, and Gourikwa. They arrive trained, cleared, and equipped.

Unskilled Labour – Reliable Site Support

Unskilled labour supports the skilled teams with manual tasks that do not require technical qualifications. This includes:

• Site preparation and general cleaning
• Loading and offloading of materials
• Basic handling tasks during shutdowns
• Supporting fabrication and field crews

ZiThembile Engineering recruits unskilled workers from local areas when possible and ensures all staff receive basic safety orientation before entering site.

Full TES Compliance

ZiThembile Engineering is a fully registered TES provider. All our labour supply services are compliant with:

• MEIBC
• Department of Labour regulations
• Health and safety policies required by our clients

We manage payroll, site inductions, PPE, and HR documentation internally. This allows you to focus on the work without dealing with admin issues or compliance risks.

Site Experience

We do not supply first-timers for technical work. Our staff have worked at Eskom power stations, private energy plants, and industrial shutdowns. They understand access control, site rules, and project schedules.

Projects we have supported include:

• Hendrina and Kusile (Eskom)
• Gourikwa and Acacia Peaking Stations
• Lethabo, Gariep, and Vanderkloof sites
• Workshop support for Clyde Bergemann and Air Liquide

Need Labour? ZiThembile Engineering Can Supply

If your project needs qualified tradespeople or general labour teams, we can supply, manage, and support them from start to finish. All staff are properly trained, fully inducted, and ready to work.

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