Mining careers extend far beyond the occupations most people see on the surface. Deep underground operations depend on highly specialised personnel to safely move people and materials through mine shafts, and becoming qualified for these roles requires extensive experience and structured technical training. Gold Fields is offering experienced shaft workers at South Deep Gold Mine … Read more

Breaking into South Africa’s mining industry can be difficult without practical underground experience, particularly for young people living in communities surrounding major mining operations. Gold Fields is opening a pathway into the sector through its South Deep Gold Mine Learner Miner Programme, although applicants should note that this opportunity has specific community and experience requirements. … Read more

For young South Africans pursuing careers in engineering and the skilled trades, a Millwright apprenticeship offers something particularly valuable: the opportunity to develop skills across both electrical and mechanical systems. Epol is offering a three-year Millwright Apprenticeship Programme aimed at developing young talent in scarce and critical skills. Selected candidates will receive technical training and … Read more

For young people pursuing careers in mechanical engineering and the artisan trades, securing structured workplace training is one of the most important steps towards developing practical, industry-ready skills. Epol is offering aspiring artisans an opportunity to take that step through its three-year Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship Programme. The programme forms part of Epol’s commitment to developing … Read more

For young South Africans looking to build a career in the electrical engineering field, apprenticeship programmes can provide an important bridge between technical studies and becoming a skilled artisan. Epol is now offering candidates an opportunity to develop practical workplace skills through a structured three-year training programme. The Epol Electrical Apprenticeship Programme forms part of … Read more

For matriculants who enjoy technical, hands-on work, the transition from school into a skilled career does not always have to begin at university. Caxton & CTP is opening another route into the workplace, giving recent school leavers an opportunity to spend three years developing practical skills in South Africa’s printing and packaging industry. CTP Cartons & … Read more

Technical careers do not always begin with a university degree or years of previous experience. For people who enjoy understanding how machines work, diagnosing problems and working practically with their hands, specialised equipment servicing can provide another route into the technical industry. This opportunity in Cape Town is particularly accessible because successful candidates will be … Read more

Getting into automotive sales is not simply about knowing cars. Successful sales professionals need to understand people, build trust, communicate confidently and guide customers through what can be one of the biggest purchases they make. For candidates with the right personality but limited industry experience, a structured cadet programme can provide the training needed to … Read more

For young people who want to become artisans, heavy-equipment maintenance offers a career path beyond ordinary vehicle mechanics. Mining, construction and earthmoving operations depend on technicians who can diagnose, repair and maintain large machines working under demanding conditions. Getting into this field, however, requires both technical theory and years of supervised practical training which is … Read more

Manufacturing plants rely on far more than production machinery simply running from one shift to the next. Equipment must be inspected, maintained, tested and adjusted continuously to prevent small technical problems from becoming costly breakdowns. For technically qualified candidates, practical training in this environment can provide valuable exposure to the realities of industrial maintenance, where … Read more