Apprenticeship: Diesel Fitting

Sea Harvest; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Harvest at Saldanha Bay invites applications for a Diesel Fitting apprenticeship designed for a young unemployed individual. The program delivers practical training and COS components to build core diesel-fitting competencies.

Participants will enter a fixed-term contract for the training period and complete the Centre of Specialisation at TVET college, with potential pathways in the Fleet Engineering team.

Qualifications

• Preferably Youth
• Must have passed NTC3 (4 subjects) or NQF Level 4 or matriculated with Maths and Science OR Technical Matric
• Willing to work shifts and overtime as required
• Participation in psychometric testing is required
• Must successfully pass a medical examination

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge and skills in Diesel Fitting.
• Enter into a fixed-term contract for the duration of the training.
• Complete Core experiential workshop training and COS programme at TVET college

Skills

Attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication

Technical foundation

Education

NTC3 or NQF 4 or matric with Maths & Science

Job description

Sea Harvest is a proudly South African integrated fishing and food processing company, delivering quality seafood and food products to local and international markets. We are committed to sustainability, innovation and the development of our people.

An exciting opportunity exists for a young unemployed person to gain knowledge and skills that will develop their competency in Diesel Fitting.

DEPARTMENT Fleet Engineering

SITE / LOCATION Saldanha Bay

REPORTING TO HR Manager (Learning & Development) & Workshop Superintendent

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Temporary

CLOSING DATE 10 September 2026

ROLE OVERVIEW

The apprenticeship will provide a young unemployed person with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills to develop their competency in Diesel Fitting.

The successful candidate will enter into a fixed-term contract with Sea Harvest for the duration of the training.

The successful candidate will be required to complete:

• Core experiential workshop training and a
• Centre of Specialisation (COS) programme at TVET college

REQUIREMENTS

• Preferably Youth
• Must have passed NTC3 (4 subjects) or NQF Level 4 or matriculated with Maths and Science OR Technical Matric
• Proven/Similar practical training and experience in occupational field will be advantageous
• Participation in psychometric testing is required
• Must successfully pass a medical examination
• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime as required
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights above 3 meters

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A technical foundation would be beneficial to the incumbent