Proconics + STARO Process Control: Empowering Practical Skills at Sasolburg Technical High School

By Lebo Phihlela

As part of our CSI commitment, Proconics, in collaboration with STARO Process Control, has donated an industry-grade Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and general electrical components that are utilized to enable practical exposure to three-phase electrical motor circuits to Sasolburg Technical High School – a school that plays a critical role in developing the next generation of technical talent, serving predominantly previously disadvantaged learners.

Before this initiative, the school did not have access to a PLC unit. For a school built around hands-on, workshop-based learning, this limitation meant learners had fewer opportunities to engage directly with the technology that drives modern industry.

PLCs are the backbone of automation – from petrochemical plants and energy facilities to industrial manufacturing. By providing learners with greater access to industry-standard equipment, we are enabling increased learner participation; stronger practical competency; more meaningful skills transfer and a workshop environment that mirrors the real world.

This is more than a donation. It’s a strategic investment in opportunity – equipping learners with the skills and confidence to thrive in technical fields. Supporting Sasolburg Technical High School is especially meaningful because it aligns with our commitment to the communities where we operate. By strengthening local technical education, we are building a sustainable pipeline of artisans, technicians, and engineers who will power industry for years to come.

When industry collaborates, education wins.

When education wins, communities grow.

Thank you to everyone who made this initiative possible. Together, we are building the skills today that will drive industry tomorrow.Top of Form