Apprentice: Boilermaker (Koedoespoort)

Transnet Company; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet invites applications for an Apprentice: Boilermaker (Koedoespoort) in the TA, FOE&P apprentices division. Location is Koedoespoort, operating within Transnet Corporate Centre.

The program trains apprentices to plan, prepare, manufacture, inspect, and repair components, ensuring readiness to become a competent artisan. Applicants must be South African, aged 18–30, and meet the educational requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have completed one of the following: N2-N6 with relevant trade theory, Engineering Science, Mathematics; OR NCV Level 4 with relevant trade theory and Maths; OR Technical Grade 12: Maths, Physical Science, and trade theory.
• Must have Mathematics pass 50% or above.
• South African citizen. Age 18-30. No Red Seal trade certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare work site, equipment, tools, consumables and materials.
• Use hand, power and measuring tools.
• Install, assemble, fit, connect electrical equipment and control systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Education

N2-N6 Certificate / NCV Level 4 / Technical Grade 12

Job description

Apprentice: Boilermaker (Koedoespoort)

• Operating Division: Transnet Corporate Centre
• Employee Group: Trainee
• Department: TA, FOE&PL,Lrn &Perf-Apprentices: KDS
• Location: Koedoespoort
• Reporting To: Snr Specialist:Learning&Perfomance INTEG
• Grade: APP
• Reference: req5979

The closing date is on 20/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

The purpose of apprenticeship is to prepare apprentices to operate independently and productively in preparation for being a competent qualified artisan. The apprentice welder will be trained to plan and prepare, manufacture, assemble, inspect, commission installations and assemblies, modify and repair components, and apply the knowledge and skills obtained in a variety of contexts.

Position Outputs

Expected outcome is the ability to plan and prepare work site, equipment, tools, consumables and materials for trade related activities and operations, use hand, power and measuring tools, install, assemble, fit, connect electrical equipment and control systems. Test, inspect, commission, maintain and repair electrical equipment, control systems, installations, assemblies etc.

Qualifications and Experience

Completed either of the following: N2 -N6 Certificate with the following subjects: relevant Trade Theory, Engineering Science, Mathematics and any other relevant subject. OR NCV Level 4 certificate with the relevant trade theory, Mathematics, and vocational subjects, OR Technical grade 12: Mathematics , Physical Science, and relevant trade theory.Must have passed Mathematics, with 50% and above.Must not have a trade certificate (Red Seal).Attach all qualifications and academic record (relevant to the position).Age between 18 and 30.Must be a South African Citizen.

Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.