South Africa’s rail industry depends on skilled artisans who can maintain the mechanical and electrical systems that keep locomotives and other rail equipment operating safely and reliably. For young people with Mathematics, Science and technical trade subjects, an apprenticeship provides a structured route from technical education into an artisan career. Traxtion is inviting applications for … Read more
For Electrical Engineering graduates, an Engineer in Training programme can be much more than an opportunity to gain initial workplace experience. When the development pathway is structured around the Government Certificate of Competency (GCC), it can provide valuable exposure for engineers who want to build careers involving the operation, maintenance and legal responsibility of industrial plant … Read more
Agriculture offers career opportunities far beyond working directly on farms. South Africa’s grain industry depends on skilled people who can receive, handle, store, inspect and grade agricultural commodities before they move further through the food and agricultural supply chain. For young people interested in agriculture but unsure where to begin, structured workplace training can provide … Read more
For candidates interested in metal fabrication, structural work and industrial engineering, the Boilermaker trade provides a practical pathway towards becoming a qualified artisan. Getting there requires structured technical training, supervised workplace experience and successful completion of the required trade test. Sappi is offering a Boilermaker Apprenticeship through its engineering Apprentice Training Programme.Successful candidates will undergo four … Read more
For young people who want to build a career in heavy mechanical maintenance, a Diesel Fitting apprenticeship provides a structured route to develop practical skills while receiving formal technical training. Sea Harvest’s programme combines hands-on workshop experience with training through a TVET College Centre of Specialisation. Sea Harvest is offering a Diesel Fitting Apprenticeship aimed … Read more
For candidates who enjoy working with mechanical components, machinery and precision engineering, the Fitter & Turner trade offers a practical route into the artisan profession. Qualifying requires a combination of technical knowledge, supervised workplace training and successful completion of the required trade test. Sappi is offering a Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship through its engineering Apprentice … Read more
For young people interested in both mechanical and electrical engineering, the Millwright trade offers a career path that combines skills from both disciplines. Becoming a qualified Millwright requires structured technical learning, supervised workplace experience and successful completion of the required artisan trade test. Sappi is offering a Millwright Apprenticeship through its engineering Apprentice Training Programme. Successful … Read more
Becoming a qualified Mechanical Fitter requires more than classroom theory. Apprentices need structured technical training, supervised workplace experience and preparation for the trade test that ultimately leads towards artisan qualification. Sappi is offering a Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship through its engineering Apprentice Training Programme.Successful candidates will undergo four years of institutional and workplace-based training designed to develop the … Read more
For young South Africans who want to become qualified electricians, an apprenticeship provides the combination of theoretical learning, supervised workplace experience and trade-test preparation needed to progress towards artisan status. Unlike short-term work experience, this route involves several years of structured technical development. Sappi is offering an Electrical Apprenticeship through its engineering Apprentice Training Programme. Successful … Read more
For young South Africans pursuing technical careers, the path from classroom learning to professional employment often depends on getting the right practical experience. Artisan candidates need structured trade training, graduates need workplace exposure, and some students cannot complete their qualifications until they have finished compulsory Work Integrated Learning. The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) is … Read more
