Closing Date: 14 November 2025
Location: eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Apply Link: Click here to apply
Reference Number: ETH251031-8
Job Number: ARTISANDEVMECHAFITTER2025
Department: Outreach & Capacity Building
Branch: Community Development Projects
Vacancy Group: eThekwini Municipal Academy
Reporting To: Project Manager
Programme Details:
The eThekwini Municipality invites suitably qualified and motivated unemployed youth to apply for the Artisan Development Programme in the trade of Mechanical Fitter.
This structured apprenticeship programme will run for a period of up to three years and includes both practical on-site training and theoretical training at an accredited training institution. Upon completion, participants will undergo a formal trade test to qualify as a Mechanical Fitter.
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Minimum N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject; or
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Technical/Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering Science and relevant trade theory subject; or
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Relevant N6 certificate or National Technical Diploma (S or N stream)
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Must be an eThekwini resident (proof required)
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Must be a South African citizen with a valid ID
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Must be unemployed
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Must be between 18 – 35 years old
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Must show passion and interest in the trade field
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Must not have participated in a similar apprenticeship before
Applicants will undergo various pre-assessments (verbal, written, and medical) as part of the selection process.
Benefits:
To be advised.
Contact Information:
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Nokulunga Sibiya – 031 322 7535
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Mndeni Gumede – 031 322 6919
