Junior Electrical Apprentice – Durban North

JVR Software; Durban; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in South Africa is offering an entry-level apprenticeship in manufacturing production. The role involves assisting technicians on-site, travelling to customer locations, and learning to service, install, and repair equipment under supervision.

You will prepare tools and parts for service calls, assist with basic troubleshooting, and gain experience in diagnostics, maintenance, and customer communications.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship program in manufacturing/production

Responsibilities

• Assist Technicians with travel to customer locations (homes, businesses, job sites).
• Assist with inspection, servicing, installation and repair of equipment under supervision.
• Prepare tools, equipment, parts and materials for service calls and installations.
• Support Technicians with basic troubleshooting and testing of equipment.
• Learn to identify common faults and follow procedures to resolve them.
• Assist with routine preventative maintenance and general servicing of equipment.
• Assist with installation and removal of faulty parts under supervision.
• Learn to use testing and diagnostic equipment and relevant software.

Job description

Employer West Coast Personnel Location South Africa Job type Manufacturing Production Salary Not specified Posted 30 Oct 2026

• Assisting Technicians with travelling to customer locations, including homes, businesses and job sites.
• Assisting with the inspection, servicing, installation and repair of equipment under the direction of a Technician.
• Preparing and organising tools, equipment, parts and materials required for service calls and installations.
• Assisting Technicians with basic troubleshooting and testing of equipment while under supervision.
• Learning to identify common equipment faults and understanding the correct procedures for resolving them.
• Assisting with routine preventative maintenance and general servicing of equipment.
• Assisting with the installation of new equipment, hardware, machinery or products under the supervision of a Technician.
• Assisting with the removal, replacement and installation of faulty parts or components as instructed.
• Learning how to correctly use tools, testing equipment, diagnostic equipment and relevant software.
• Following technical instructions, manuals, schematics and manufacturer guidelines as directed by the Technician.
• Assisting with testing equipment after servicing, installation or repairs to ensure that it is operating correctly and safely.
• Assisting with the loading, unloading, handling and transportation of equipment, tools and parts.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area at customer sites, in vehicles and within the workshop.
• Assisting Technicians in preparing for customer service calls and ensuring that the required tools, parts and equipment are available.
• Observing and learning from experienced Technicians to develop practical technical knowledge and skills.
• Communicating professionally with customers and assisting Technicians in responding to customer queries when required.
• Following all company policies, procedures, health and safety requirements and manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintaining a professional appearance and conduct when representing the company at customer locations.
• Assisting with the completion of service documentation and records as instructed.
• Reporting any equipment faults, safety concerns, damaged tools or other issues to the responsible Technician or Service Manager.
• Completing all required training, learning activities and assessments associated with the apprenticeship.
• Performing any other reasonable duties related to the Apprentice's training and development as instructed by management.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 14 days of submission of CV. If you are not contacted, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in this entry level vacancy.