Siemens Donates Equipment to Wits University to Support Engineering Education

Siemens Donates Equipment to Wits University to Support Engineering Education

Siemens South Africa has donated low-voltage electrical equipment valued at half a million rand to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). This donation is part of Siemens’ ongoing commitment to bridging the gap between academic learning and industry needs in South Africa’s key sectors, empowering students with critical hands-on skills in engineering.

“This donation aligns with our focus on developing skills and empowering local talent,” said Sabine Dall’Omo, CEO of Siemens South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. “By providing Wits students with access to industry-standard technology, we are preparing them for the demands of real-world industrial environments.”

The handover includes a wide range of low-voltage equipment. These products are vital across industries including mining and food and beverage production. The equipment will provide Wits students with practical experience in working with systems which are best in class and that are commonly used in these industries.

“These components are integral to controlling and safeguarding industrial processes, such as those in mining and manufacturing,” Dall’Omo added. “Students will benefit from hands-on exposure to real-world technology, which enhances their understanding of the practical application of their academic knowledge and better prepares them for their future careers.”

The equipment will be integrated into training programs that focus on critical technical skills such as wiring, controlling, and operating motor systems. This practical training will give Wits students an edge in industries where Siemens products are widely used, boosting their employability and technical expertise.

About Siemens

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.

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