Scania, GIZ, and DVLA Collaborate To Train Female Mining Truck Drivers

Scania and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), with support from Ghana’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), are launching an initiative to equip eligible women with the skills and qualifications needed to operate heavy-duty mining trucks.

The programme aims to promote gender equality and women’s economic empowerment by opening a career path in an occupation historically dominated by men.

According to the DVLA, each partner brings distinct expertise to the collaboration.

Scania will provide practical training in truck handling, vehicle safety, preventive maintenance and efficient driving.

GIZ will support the programme’s skills development and women’s empowerment goals, while the DVLA will offer regulatory guidance, facilitate driver training and testing, and license successful candidates in line with Ghana’s requirements.

Participants will receive a mix of classroom instruction, practical driving exercises and occupational safety training, with emphasis on safe vehicle operation, hazard identification, defensive driving and compliance with mining industry safety standards.

Beyond technical skills, the initiative seeks to improve women’s employability, promote financial independence and encourage mining companies to recruit more qualified female truck operators.

It also highlights the role of public-private partnerships in closing skills gaps and building an inclusive workforce in Ghana.

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