Question NW592 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology
06 September 2019 - NW592
Keetse, Mr PP to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology
What number of (a) plumbers, (b) electricians, (c) carpenters and (d) boilermakers graduated in each of the past five years?
Reply:
The numbers of qualified artisans in boiler making, carpentry, electrical and plumbing for the period 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2019 are tabulated below:
Trade |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
2018/19 |
Total |
Boilermaker |
1 081 |
958 |
1 196 |
1 144 |
1 143 |
5 522 |
Carpenter |
117 |
116 |
231 |
305 |
253 |
1 022 |
Electrician |
3 000 |
3 261 |
4 679 |
5 737 |
5 245 |
21 922 |
Plumber |
579 |
826 |
1 239 |
1 234 |
1 855 |
5 733 |
Total |
4 777 |
5 161 |
7 345 |
8 420 |
8 496 |
34 199 |