Drakenstein Municipality MERSETA Funded Technical Programmes 2025

Afterskul; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A local municipality invites eligible unemployed youth aged 18-30 for an apprenticeship programme to obtain an Occupational Certificate as an Automotive Mechanic. Preference will be given to women and people with disabilities. Applicants must reside in Drakenstein and hold a Grade 12 certificate with Maths. Applications can be submitted via email or delivered in person.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy (Pass result).
• Aged between 18 and 30 years.
• Permanently residing in the Drakenstein Municipal area.

Job description

Drakenstein Municipality, an equal opportunity employer, in partnership with the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA), invites eligible unemployed local youth (18–30 years old) to apply for the MERSETA Funded Technical Programmes for 2025–2027.

Internship Location: Marula Platinum Mine, Limpopo, South Africa Date for Emailed Applications: 15 August 2025 at 23:59
Closing Date for Hardcopy Applications: 15 August 2025 at 15:30

OFO Code: 2021-653101
Programme Type: Apprenticeship
Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Automotive Mechanic
Qualification Code: 97990
Number of Learners Required: 12

Minimum Entry Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy (Pass result)
• Aged between 18 and 30 years
• Permanently residing in the Drakenstein Municipal area

Documents Required

Applicants must submit the following:

• Certified copy of ID, qualifications/results, and academic record (certification not older than 3 months)
• Municipal account letter or municipal utility bill as proof of residence

Preference Will Be Given To

• Women
• People with disabilities permanently residing in Drakenstein Municipality

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via email or hand-delivered:

Hand Deliver To:
Drakenstein Municipality
Civic Centre, Bergriver Boulevard
Paarl, 7646
Human Resources – Training and Development Section

Contact Persons:

Important:

• Only one application per applicant will be considered.
• Do not send original certificates.
• Failure to submit all required documents will result in automatic disqualification.
• Applicants who do not receive feedback by 31 October 2025 should consider their application unsuccessful.