Apprentice Welder at Transnet – Bloemfontein, Koedoespoort, Salt River, Durban

About this role

Transnet, through its Corporate Centre, is recruiting apprentice welders for sites in Bloemfontein, Koedoespoort, Salt River and Durban. This is a structured apprenticeship. It builds your skills so you can work on your own and, in time, qualify as an artisan.

What you’ll do

• Learn to plan and prepare a work site, including the equipment, tools, consumables and materials for each job.
• Use hand tools, power tools and measuring tools safely and correctly.
• Install, assemble, fit and connect electrical equipment and control systems.
• Manufacture, assemble and modify components and assemblies.
• Inspect, test and commission installations and assemblies.
• Maintain and repair equipment, control systems and installations.

What you need

• One of the following qualifications:
  • An N2 to N6 certificate with relevant Trade Theory, Engineering Science and Mathematics, 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 qualifications and academic record. You must attach these to your application.
• You must be between 18 and 30 years old.
• South African citizenship is required.
• Useful skills: problem solving, communication, analytical thinking and teamwork.

Is this job for you?

This role suits someone who has finished school or a technical college course with Mathematics and a trade-related subject. You should enjoy practical work and want to build a long-term career as a welder or artisan. You should also be ready to learn on the job and work well with a team.

Tips before you apply

• Scan or photograph all your certificates and your academic record before you start. Put them in one PDF so you can attach them easily.
• Check that your Mathematics mark meets the 50% minimum. Make sure your results show this clearly.
• On your CV, list any practical workshop, welding or engineering work you have done, even at school or college. Show clearly how it relates to the trade.