Apprentice: Fitter & Turner (Koedoespoort)

Transnet Company; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet invites applications for an Apprentice: Fitter & Turner (Koedoespoort). The program is a trainee apprenticeship under the TA, FOE&PL, Lrn & Perf-Apprentices: KDS group, Koedoespoort location. Closing date is 20 October 2026.

Applicants should be SA citizens aged 18–30 and meet required math and trade theory criteria. Successful apprentices will receive comprehensive training to operate independently, plan and prepare work sites, and perform assembly, testing, and maintenance

Qualifications

• Must have Mathematics with 50% or higher.
• Must not hold a Red Seal trade certificate.
• SA citizenship and age 18–30 range.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare work site, equipment, tools, consumables and materials.
• Install, assemble, fit, connect electrical equipment and control systems.
• Test, inspect, commission, maintain and repair electrical equipment and installations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Education

N2-N6 Certificate

NCV Level 4

Technical Grade 12

Job description

Apprentice: Fitter & Turner (Koedoespoort)

Position Details

• 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: req5977

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.