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
Moving from university into a professional career can be difficult when employers expect practical experience that graduates have not yet had the opportunity to build. Structured graduate-development programmes help close that gap by placing qualified candidates inside real operations where they can develop professional capability while learning how their discipline functions in industry. Tronox is … Read more
Completing the academic portion of a qualification is not always enough to graduate. For many Higher Education and Training students, structured workplace experience is a formal requirement before their qualification can be completed. Finding that practical placement can therefore become one of the most important steps between studying and entering the workplace. Tiger Brands is … Read more
For aspiring diesel and mechanical technicians, an apprenticeship that combines workshop training with field-service exposure can provide a particularly strong technical foundation. Instead of learning only in a controlled workshop environment, apprentices can develop the ability to inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain equipment while understanding the standards expected when supporting customers in the field. Cummins … Read more
Boilermaking remains an important artisan trade across South Africa’s mining and heavy-industrial sectors, where fabricated steel structures, components and equipment form part of demanding operational environments. For school leavers interested in developing practical technical skills, a learnership can provide an entry point into the trade without requiring applicants to already be qualified artisans. Dwarsrivier Chrome … Read more
Instrumentation plays an important role in modern mining and mineral-processing operations, where automated systems depend on accurate measurement, monitoring and control. For young people interested in technical careers, entering the instrumentation field can provide a pathway into an area that combines electrical principles, industrial equipment and control technology. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is inviting applications for … Read more
Heavy mobile equipment is central to modern mining operations, and maintaining that machinery requires people with strong mechanical aptitude who can develop practical skills in demanding industrial environments. For school leavers interested in diesel mechanics, a structured learnership can provide an entry point into the field without expecting candidates to already be qualified artisans. Dwarsrivier … Read more
Mining operations depend on reliable mechanical equipment, and fitters form an important part of the teams responsible for keeping machinery and plant systems operational. For young people interested in developing practical mechanical skills, a structured learnership within a mining environment can provide valuable exposure to the technical standards, safety culture and working conditions found in … Read more
For young people interested in entering the electrical field within South Africa’s mining industry, opportunities do not always begin with an N2 or N3 qualification. Some structured development programmes provide an entry point from Grade 12, allowing suitable candidates to begin building the technical and workplace foundation needed for a future career in an industrial … Read more
