Apprenticeship Opportunities

Recruiter:

Edge Executives

Job Ref:

3197566401

Date posted:

Friday, March 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Start building your technical career with hands-on experience in a real manufacturing environment. This structured apprenticeship offers the opportunity to learn from industry experts while gaining valuable workplace exposure.

A leading manufacturing organisation is offering apprenticeship opportunities for motivated individuals who want to develop specialist technical skills. Successful candidates will join a structured training programme over approximately four to five years, combining formal training in Gauteng with practical, on-the-job experience at an operational manufacturing site.

This programme is designed for individuals who are eager to learn, technically minded, and ready to grow within a fast-paced production environment. Apprentices will receive mentorship and practical exposure while developing the competencies required in skilled technical trades.

Our client is a well-established leader within the South African manufacturing sector, known for producing trusted household products and for investing in skills development and long-term talent growth.

What You’ll Do

Participate in a structured apprenticeship programme over four to five years
Complete technical training in Gauteng and workplace-based learning at a manufacturing site
Gain practical exposure in one of the following trades: Millwright, Instrumentation Technician, or Electrician
Work alongside experienced technicians and artisans in a high-performance production environment
Follow safety, operational, and technical standards while developing trade-specific competencies
Participate in mentorship and ongoing technical assessments

What You Bring

South African citizenship
Age between 18 and 29 years
N6 qualification including Mathematics, Physical Science, Engineering Drawings and Trade Theory
Minimum average of 65 percent in N6 subjects
Basic computer literacy
Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability
Willingness to travel and attend training in Gauteng
Ability to work shifts, overtime, and public holidays when required
Residence within daily commuting distance of the training or work site

What Success Looks Like

Strong progress through the structured apprenticeship programme
Development of practical technical skills in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work safely, efficiently, and collaboratively within production teams
Consistent learning, reliability, and professional growth toward artisan-level capability

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