Industrial maintenance doesn’t always require candidates to enter as fully qualified artisans. Some roles are designed for people with a solid technical foundation who can support experienced tradespeople, perform basic workshop activities and build broader maintenance exposure while contributing to safe, reliable operations. Weir’s latest opportunity falls into that category. Weir is recruiting a Maintenance … Read more
For young South Africans pursuing artisan careers, the most valuable opportunities are often those that combine formal technical development with extensive workplace exposure and a clear route toward trade testing. Tronox’s latest intake offers exactly that structure across three specialised engineering trades, including one that is less frequently advertised through large apprenticeship programmes: Refractory Mason. … Read more
Qualified Mechanical Fitters with a Red Seal and several years of industrial maintenance experience may find Sasol’s latest artisan opportunity particularly relevant. This isn’t an apprenticeship or entry-level training position: the successful candidate is expected to arrive with proven trade competence, understand plant maintenance and work-management systems, contribute to fault investigations and risk assessments, and … Read more
Experienced electrical artisans looking to progress beyond routine maintenance into positions involving fault investigation, quality control, supervision and workplace coaching may find Eskom’s latest Generation opportunity particularly relevant. Unlike an apprenticeship or learner-artisan programme, this is an established artisan-level position where the successful candidate will be expected to maintain electrical installations while also supporting other … Read more
Technical careers in advanced manufacturing demand more than the ability to weld or assemble components. Workers may need to interpret engineering drawings, work with pressure vessels and pipe systems, understand strict quality procedures and complete every task within demanding safety standards. JFD’s latest training opportunity provides exposure to exactly this type of environment. JFD is … Read more
For many aspiring artisans, completing N3 and institutional training is only part of the journey toward becoming qualified. The next major challenge is securing the practical workplace training needed to develop real trade experience and progress toward qualification. That is exactly where this opportunity stands out: it isn’t aimed at someone starting technical studies from … Read more
Modern vehicle technicians work with far more than engines and mechanical components. Today’s cars combine sophisticated electronics, diagnostic technology, safety systems and increasingly advanced software with traditional automotive engineering. For someone who wants to enter the motor industry without already being a qualified technician, a structured manufacturer-backed apprenticeship can provide both the technical education and … Read more
Mechatronics sits at the intersection of electrical systems, mechanics and modern industrial automation, making it increasingly relevant in highly automated manufacturing environments. For technically minded young people, an apprenticeship can provide the practical experience needed to move beyond engineering theory and begin developing the hands-on capabilities required around sophisticated production equipment. ALPLA is offering a … Read more
South Africa’s manufacturing sector needs technically trained artisans who understand both mechanical systems and modern production environments. Plastics manufacturing is one of those specialised industries where practical workplace training can turn engineering theory into skills that are directly applicable on production equipment and industrial processes. For young people who have already progressed beyond Matric into … Read more
Getting a first year of credible workplace experience can make a major difference for a young job seeker, particularly when employers repeatedly ask for experience before offering an entry-level opportunity. Arjo’s latest youth programme tackles that challenge directly by opening positions across administration, human resources, warehousing, technical services, quality assurance, billing and rental operations. Arjo … Read more
