Artisan Apprentice - Fitting and Turning

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training stipend

Structured mentorship

National artisan qualification

Exposure to industrial processes

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking enthusiastic individuals for an Artisan Apprentice program focused on Fitting and Turning. Trainees will gain hands-on experience operating machine tools, reading drawings, and applying precision measurement techniques while completing a formal artisan qualification.

Participants will receive mentorship, a training stipend, and structured career progression within the organization as they develop practical skills in machining, fabrication, and assembly.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) or N2 with trade theory subjects.
• A strong aptitude for mechanical work and practical skills.
• Good understanding of mathematics and technical concepts.
• Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Reliable and committed to completing the apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Assist in fabrication, assembly, and fitting of mechanical components and structures.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understand and apply precision measuring techniques.
• Participate in scheduled theoretical training at a relevant educational institution.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Team player

Good communication skills

Mathematics understanding

Education

Matric / N2 certificate with trade theory

Tools

Lathe operations

Milling machines

Grinders

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their Artisan Apprentice program, specializing in Fitting and Turning , based in Rustenburg . This apprenticeship offers a pathway to becoming a qualified artisan, equipped with essential skills in machining, fabrication, and mechanical assembly. You will gain invaluable practical experience in a workshop environment, contributing to the production and maintenance of mechanical components. This is a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learners who are keen to develop a trade skill in a major industrial hub of the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Assist in the fabrication, assembly, and fitting of mechanical components and structures.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Understand and apply precision measuring techniques.
• Participate in scheduled theoretical training at a relevant educational institution.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) or N2 certificate with relevant trade theory subjects.
• A strong aptitude for mechanical work and practical skills.
• Good understanding of mathematics and technical concepts.
• Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Reliable and committed to completing the apprenticeship program.

Benefits

• Provided with a training stipend and relevant tooling.
• Structured mentorship and guidance from qualified artisans.
• Opportunity to achieve a nationally recognized artisan qualification.
• Exposure to industrial processes and manufacturing in Rustenburg .
• A clear career progression path within the organization.