Artisan Apprentice: Machining & Fitting Training Rustenburg

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

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.