Learnerships

48 Nampak 2025 Trainee Production Operator Learnerships – Matric Needed, No Experience Required

Nampak, in partnership with Optimum Learning Technologies, invites suitably qualified South African youth to apply for their 48 Trainee Production Operator Learnership positions for 2025. The programme starts on 1 October 2025 and runs for 12 months, giving you both classroom learning and real workplace training. The closing date for applications is 22 August 2025.

If you’re young, unemployed, and ready to start building a career in manufacturing, this is your chance. Nampak is giving motivated individuals the opportunity to gain technical skills, earn an NQF Level 3 Occupational Certificate in Production Operation, and get practical experience in one of South Africa’s leading packaging companies.

Why You Should Apply

Nampak is a major name in Africa’s packaging industry, producing a wide range of metal, paper, and plastic packaging for top brands. By joining their Trainee Production Operator Learnership, you will learn how to operate equipment, follow production processes, and maintain quality in a busy manufacturing environment.

This programme is more than just a learnership – it’s a stepping stone into a career where skilled operators are in high demand. You will be working at Nampak Metals Springs in Gauteng, learning directly from experienced professionals.

Programme Overview

The 12-month learnership includes two main parts:

Technical Training
You will study the theory side of production operations, including safety regulations, quality control, and equipment handling. By the end, you will receive an NQF Level 3 Occupational Certificate in Production Operation.
Workplace Training
You will rotate between different roles to learn a variety of tasks. This includes shadowing experienced staff, operating machinery under supervision, and making sure all plant safety and operational rules are followed.

This combination of theory and practice will make you job-ready and give you the confidence to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered, you must:

Be a South African citizen
Have Grade 12 / Matric with:
- Mathematics (40% or more)
- Physical Science (40% or more)
- English
Have a National Technical Certificate (advantageous but not required)
Be unemployed and part of the 18.2 learnership category
Have basic computer literacy
Live within 50km of Nampak Springs
Show strong technical ability, a solid work ethic, and a positive attitude

Required Documents

Applications must be submitted in PDF format and include:

Certified copy of your ID document
Certified copy of your Matric Certificate (with statement of results)
Updated CV (with your physical address)
Certified copy of your highest qualification (if applicable)

Important: Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you do not receive feedback within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Why This Learnership Is a Big Opportunity

Jobs in production and manufacturing require skilled operators who can work safely and efficiently. With Nampak’s learnership, you don’t just get free training – you also gain workplace experience that will make you stand out when applying for jobs in the future.

Many past learnership graduates have gone on to work in permanent roles, either at Nampak or in other industries that value technical skills. If you perform well, this could open the door to further training or long-term employment.

Programme Details at a Glance

Company: Nampak (with Optimum Learning Technologies)
Position: Trainee Production Operator (48 positions)
Location: Nampak Metals Springs, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: 1 October 2025
Closing Date: 22 August 2025
Qualification Earned: NQF Level 3 Occupational Certificate in Production Operation