Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

About this role

Transnet, the state-owned freight and logistics company, is recruiting apprentice Mechanical Fitters. Placements are offered at locations in Germiston, Salt River and Durban. The apprenticeship is designed to build your skills until you can work on your own and qualify as an artisan.

What you’ll do

• Plan and prepare your work area, equipment, tools, consumables and materials for each job.
• Use hand tools, power tools and measuring instruments with confidence and care.
• Install, assemble, fit and connect electrical equipment and control systems.
• Test, inspect and commission installations and assemblies.
• Maintain and repair equipment, control systems and components.
• Learn to manufacture and modify parts, and apply what you learn in different work settings.

What you need

• One of the following qualifications:
  • An N2, N3, N4, N5 or N6 certificate with relevant Trade Theory, Engineering Science and Mathematics (or another relevant subject), or
  • An NCV Level 4 certificate with relevant Trade Theory, Mathematics and vocational subjects, or
  • Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and relevant Trade Theory.
• A pass in Mathematics of 50% or higher.
• You must not already hold a trade certificate (Red Seal).
• Your academic record and all relevant qualifications must be attached to your application.
• Age between 18 and 30.
• South African citizenship.
• Useful skills: problem solving, communication, analytical thinking and teamwork.

Is this job for you?

This role suits you if you have a technical school or college background and enjoy working with machines, tools and electrical systems. You should be happy to learn on the job and work well in a team. If you are keen to grow into a qualified artisan, this apprenticeship is built for that path.

Tips before you apply

• Scan your certificates, statements of results and academic record before you start the form, so you can attach them in one go.
• Check that your Mathematics mark is 50% or higher and show it clearly on your CV.
• Use your CV to show practical workshop, tool or project work, even from school or college, and link it to the trade skills listed.