CAPE TOWN - State arms manufacturer Denel says it needs a cohort of young engineers who are on the cutting edge of new technology.
The embattled company has lost dozens of staff to companies abroad, as its financial challenges put it on the edge of bankruptcy five years ago.
But Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga and CEO Tsepo Monaheng told Parliaments Joint Standing Committee on Defence on Friday that the company still holds great potential for skills development and to be a leader in its field.
Once a world-renowned arms developer, Monaheng said the company has not completely lost its former reputation, despite its financial woes and the brain drain.
He said the focus now is on a culture shift to get in more orders and to restore customer confidence.
Monaheng said a firm is being hired to conduct a skills audit to align with its long-term goals.