Well know local KZN Technical school, Meadowlands Technical high school which is based in the heart of Montford, is leading the way in skills development and next month on Saturday 14 September will be hosting, in conjunction with the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), the first Motor Mech competition in the KwaZulu Natal.

Recognising the critical need for scarce skills in the country and the unemployment crisis amongst the youth, the principal of Meadowlands,  Suren Naidoo, was elated at the opportunity to host a show for young people interested in the automotive industry.

“Skills development is a critical need in addressing the unemployment crisis among our youth, and I am inordinately proud that my school will be able to partner with MIWA to host the first Motor Mech competition in our region.,” he says.

Technical competitions at school level are increasingly becoming so popular with existing competitions in Worcester, Kariega and East London. “They are the ideal showcase to attract upcoming and aspiring mechanics, and to demonstrate how passionate our industry is about training and drawing young talent into the sector. We are serious about fostering future careers in the automotive industry and it is a privilege to be collaborating for the first time with Meadowlands,” says Morne de Jager, MIWA Regional Representative.

De Jager who will be organising the show with MIWA KZN Chairperson, Dhaya Naidoo says there will be plenty of activities to keep the crowds enthralled. In addition to the Junior Motor Mech competition there will be a variety of new and classic cars on display as well as a Show and Shine and Sound Off competition. For the kids there will be a kiddies area and plenty of refreshment and food stalls.

Doors will be open at 09:30 until 17:30 at Meadowlands Technical High School,  81 734 Rd, Montford, Chatsworth. Entry will be free.