Location: Durban, South Africa
Posted: 01 December 2025
This position is an apprenticeship opportunity for individuals interested in becoming qualified Boilermakers. The programme provides structured technical training and hands-on practical experience in metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and maintenance of steel structures and components. The apprentice will work under supervision while developing the skills required to meet industry standards and eventually qualify as a certified Boilermaker.
| Operating Division: | Transnet Corporate Centre |
| Employee Group: | Trainee |
| Department: | TA, FOE&PL,Lrn &Perf-Apprentices: DBN |
| Location: | Durban |
| Reporting To: | Snr Specialist:Learning&Perfomance INTEG |
| Grade: | APP |
| Reference: | req3829 |
The closing date is on 09/12/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
The purpose of apprenticeship is to prepare apprentices to operate independently and productively in preparation of being a competent qualified artisan. The apprentice boilermaker will be trained to plan and prepare, manufacture, assemble, inspect, commission installations and assemblies, modify and repair components, and apply the knowledge and skills obtained in a variety of contexts
Position Outputs
Expected outcome is the ability to plan and prepare work site, equipment, tools, consumables and materials for trade related activities and operations, use hand, power and measuring tools, install, assemble, fit, connect electrical equipment and control systems. Test, inspect, commission, maintain and repair electrical equipment, control systems, installations, assemblies etc.
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Qualifications and Experience
N2 Subject:
Mathematics (pure),
Engineering Science,
Plating & Structural drawing,
Engineering drawing (draughting),
Metal worker’s theory,
Plater’s theory.
Or
N3-N6 Subjects:
Mathematics (pure),
Engineering Science,
“Plating & Structural drawing,
Engineering drawing (draughting),
Mechanotechnology.
Or
NCV Level 4:
Fundamentals;
First Additional Language (English),
Mathematics (pure),
Life Orientation,
Vocational subjects:
Engineering Process,
Professional Engineering Practice,
Applied Engineering Technology,
Welding.
Or
Technical grade 12:
Mechanical technology (welding and metal work),
Life Orientation,
Mathematics,
Engineering and Graphic Design,
Home Language.
First Additional language,
Physical Science.
Age between 18 and 35.
Competencies
Problem Solving. Communication Skills. Analytical Skills. Teamwork
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.