V&A Waterfront Electrical Apprenticeships 2026

Fresh Talent; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

V&A Waterfront invites applications for the Electrical Apprentice Programme 2026 in the Western Cape, South Africa. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, installations, fault finding and safety compliance, with practical exposure under supervision of qualified personnel.

Contract duration is 6–9 months. The programme provides hands-on experience and opportunities to progressively undertake activities with increasing independence while under supervision.

Qualifications

• At least 3–6 months of experience in an electrical environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical maintenance, installations and fault finding.
• Support qualified electricians during practical work.
• Follow safety procedures and standards while performing tasks.
• Plan and prepare for electrical installations and testing.
• Inspect and commission electrical installations as required.

Skills

Electrical environment experience

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Reliability and accountability

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Initiative

Job description

V&A Waterfront invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Electrical Apprentice Programme 2026 in the Western Cape.

Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: Not specified Apprenticeship Location: Western Cape, South Africa Reference Number: VAWEA01 Job Type: Contract Duration: 6–9 months Salary: Market related

About the Electrical Apprentice Programme

The Electrical Apprentice will assist the electrical team with incidents reported through the Control and Helpdesk Administrator. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, installations, fault finding and ensuring that required safety standards are followed and maintained. The programme provides practical exposure under the supervision of qualified electrical personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing for electrical installations.
• Wiring and connecting electrical equipment.
• Working with control systems.
• Testing electrical equipment and installations.
• Inspecting electrical systems.
• Commissioning electrical installations.
• Maintaining electrical equipment and control systems.
• Carrying out fault-finding activities.
• Supporting qualified electricians during practical work.
• Following safety procedures and standards.
• Apprentices will progressively carry out activities with increasing independence while remaining under supervision.

Experience Requirements

• At least 3–6 months of experience in an electrical environment.

Skills and Attributes

• Dynamic and proactive approach to work.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Good organisational ability.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Adaptability.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Customer-service skills.
• Logical reasoning.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Initiative.
• Willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.

Employment Equity

This position will be recruited in line with the employer’s Employment Equity requirements.