Millwright / Fitter Apprentice

Halewood South Africa; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Halewood South Africa in Benoni, Gauteng offers a Millwright / Fitter Apprenticeship. Complete a structured, accredited apprenticeship towards a Millwright or Fitter trade qualification.

Apprentices learn by doing maintenance, repair and project work under qualified artisans, and build the next generation of Halewood's engineering capability. Apprentices learn by doing while performing preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and installations on production and utility equipment, and keep

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Physical Science, or N2/N3 Engineering Studies (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Must meet MERSETA / QCTO apprenticeship entry requirements.
• Prior workshop or practical exposure is an advantage.
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Basic hand-tools and measuring skills.
• Ability to read simple drawings (advantage).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willing to learn and takes instruction well.

Responsibilities

• Help artisans with preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs and installations on production and utility equipment.
• Carry out allocated tasks safely and to standard under supervision; record work on job cards and in the CMMS.
• Keep tools, workshop and work areas clean and organised.
• Follow LOTO, permit-to-work, PPE and food-safety rules at all times.
• Complete the logbook, workplace modules and institutional training required by the MERSETA / QCTO apprenticeship programme.
• Prepare for and pass the trade test within the programme timeframe.
• Take part in improvement activities such as 5S, root-cause and PM improvement.

Skills

Matric with Maths & Science

N2/N3 Engineering Studies

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Education

Matric/Grade 12

N2/N3 Engineering Studies

Job description

Millwright / Fitter Apprenticeship · Benoni, Gauteng · Halewood South Africa

Complete a structured, accredited apprenticeship towards a Millwright or Fitter trade qualification. Apprentices learn by doing maintenance, repair and project work under qualified artisans, and build the next generation of Halewood's engineering capability.

• Help artisans with preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs and installations on production and utility equipment.
• Carry out allocated tasks safely and to standard under supervision; record work on job cards and in the CMMS.
• Keep tools, workshop and work areas clean and organised.
• Follow LOTO, permit-to-work, PPE and food-safety rules at all times.
• Complete the logbook, workplace modules and institutional training required by the MERSETA / QCTO apprenticeship programme.
• Prepare for and pass the trade test within the programme timeframe.
• Take part in improvement activities such as 5S, root-cause and PM improvement.

Qualifications & experience

• Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Physical Science, or N2/N3 Engineering Studies (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Must meet MERSETA / QCTO apprenticeship entry requirements.
• Prior workshop or practical exposure is an advantage.
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Basic hand-tool and measuring skills.
• Ability to read simple drawings (advantage).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willing to learn and takes instruction well.
• Disciplined and reliable.