On 7 August 2009, the Minister of Energy, Ms Dipuo Peters and the Mpumalanga Department of Education will host the School Energy Day in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. The objective of the event is to raise learners' awareness on career and business opportunities in the energy sector.
The event forms part of the National Science Week Programme from 1 to 8 August 2009. The targeted audience are mathematics and science learners from grade 10 to 12 within the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. A total of four hundred and sixty nine (469) learners are expected to attend.
Officials from the Department of Energy will present on various opportunities in the energy sector as well as on career opportunities thereof. State Owned Enterprises and private companies have been invited to exhibit and contribute to the presentations.
The event will be held as follows:
Venue: Mapulaneng Multipurpose Centre (Bushbuckridge)
Date: 7 August 2009
Time: 09h00
Enquiries:
Bheki Khumalo
Tel: 012 679 9032
Cell: 082 773 2388
For media RSVPs please contact:
Solomon Phetla
Tel: 012 679 9042
Cell: 076 765 3863
E-mail: Solomon.phetla@dme.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Energy
4 August 2009
