ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR UNEMPLOYED YOUTH 2025 – MECHANICAL FITTER

Closing Date: 14 November 2025
Location: eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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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:

  • Minimum N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject; or

  • Technical/Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering Science and relevant trade theory subject; or

  • Relevant N6 certificate or National Technical Diploma (S or N stream)

  • Must be an eThekwini resident (proof required)

  • Must be a South African citizen with a valid ID

  • Must be unemployed

  • Must be between 18 – 35 years old

  • Must show passion and interest in the trade field

  • 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:

  • Nokulunga Sibiya – 031 322 7535

  • Mndeni Gumede – 031 322 6919

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