Westfalia Fruit Estates Apprenticeship (Tzaneen, Limpopo)

Ekurhuleni Municipality; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipality in South Africa is inviting applicants for a 36-month apprenticeship programme in various trades including Diesel, Electrical, and Fitter & Turner. Candidates must be South African citizens residing in Limpopo, physically fit, and possess relevant qualifications. This opportunity provides valuable hands-on experience, but does not guarantee future employment upon completion.

Qualifications

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Reside within Limpopo province.
• Must be unemployed.

Responsibilities

• Join a 36 month Apprenticeship programme.
• Pursue apprenticeship in Diesel, Electrical, or Fitter & Turner trades.

Skills

Good English communication skills

Physical fitness for artisan work

Education

Completed N3 with Drawings and Trade Theory

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE

20 February

Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE APPRENTICESHIP

Westfalia Fruit is one of the top international suppliers of fresh fruit and similar products to international markets.

The company grows, sources, ripens, packs and processes avocados across the globe, all year round, as well as supplies a range of other fruits including apples, mangoes, grapes, blueberries, pomegranates, cherries, passion fruit, citrus and stone fruit.

Westfalia Fruit is part of the Hans Merensky Holdings (HMH) Group, which is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and was formed 70 years ago.

DETAILS ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

Westfalia Fruit Estates are looking for interested and qualifying applicants to join their 36 month Apprenticeship programme.

• Diesel / Motor Mechanic Apprenticeship (2 positions)
• Electrical Apprenticeship (3 positions)
• Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be residing within the Limpopo province
• Education requirement: must have completed N3 with Drawings and Trade Theory subjects relevant to the trade you intend to pursue
• Must be physically fit (to conduct work as an artisan)
• Must have good English communication skills – written and verbal
• Must be unemployed
• Willing to take part in a 36 month long programme
• Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP POSITION

Applications must be submitted by email to: (please insert email address).

(Please indicate the position / trade title you are applying for in the email subject line and mark your application for Attention of Agnes Ramafalo).

Attach the following documents to your application email:

• Certified copy of tertiary qualification

• Candidate may only apply for ONE learning opportunity (trade)
• Westfalia Fruit is an affirmative‑action employer
• The following tests will be conducted before selection: security checks, pre‑employment checks, medical and physical assessments
• There is no guarantee of future employment once the apprenticeship training is complete

CONTACT THE APPRENTICESHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES

For any queries related to this apprenticeship programme, please contact Westfalia Fruit Estates directly:

Telephone number: (not provided)

Or submit your query via the Westfalia careers page here: /

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