Columbus Stainless invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Apprenticeship Learnership Vacancies (Multiple Posts). The closing date for applications is 25 December 2025. This opportunity is ideal for young South Africans who have completed Matric or N3 and are looking to build a solid, long-term career in plant maintenance within a world-class industrial environment.
If you are practical, enjoy working with machines, and want to gain real skills while being trained by one of the most respected stainless steel producers in the country, then this learnership could be the right starting point for your career.
Columbus Stainless was founded in 1964 and is part of the global Acerinox Group. It is the only producer of stainless steel on the African continent, which makes it a very important company for South Africa’s industrial growth and development.
Stainless steel is known for being strong, durable, and 100% recyclable. Because of this, it is seen as one of the most important materials for the future. Columbus Stainless continues to invest in people, skills, and training to make sure it stays competitive while also creating opportunities for young South Africans to grow.
Columbus Stainless believes that to remain one of the top stainless steel producers, it needs skilled and dedicated people. That is why the company focuses on recruiting individuals with potential and training them properly so they can reach their full ability.
This apprenticeship learnership is designed for candidates who may not have work experience but are eager to learn, grow, and build a future in plant maintenance. In return, successful candidates will receive structured training that prepares them for a strong and stable career in an industrial environment.
As part of this learnership, you will be trained in plant maintenance. This means learning how industrial equipment works, how it is maintained, and how problems are identified and fixed. These are valuable skills that are needed in many industries.
This is not just classroom learning. You will gain hands-on experience in a real working environment. This helps you understand how things work in practice, not just in theory.
The training you receive is aimed at preparing you for an outstanding career in plant maintenance. This learnership can open doors to future opportunities within Columbus Stainless or in other technical industries.
You do not need years of experience to apply, but you must meet the basic requirements listed below.
To qualify, you must have one of the following:
These subjects are important because they show that you have the basic technical understanding needed for plant maintenance training.
Columbus Stainless is looking for candidates who are:
Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, so proof of residence is very important.
Your application will only be considered if it is complete. Make sure you include all the required documents.
You must include:
Applications missing any of these documents will be seen as incomplete and will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 25 December 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
If you are not contacted within 6 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Columbus Stainless has stated that all information in the advertisement is correct. If any mistakes are found, they will be corrected immediately and will not affect the rights or responsibilities of the company or applicants.
This is the only official advertisement for the Columbus Stainless Apprenticeship Learnership. Columbus Stainless, its employees, or its representatives will never ask you to pay any fee to apply for a job or training opportunity. Any request for payment is fraudulent and should be ignored.
By applying for this learnership, you give Columbus Stainless permission to process your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of recruitment and training.
This apprenticeship learnership is a rare opportunity to train with a company that plays a major role in South Africa’s industrial sector. If you are serious about learning a trade, working hard, and building a future in plant maintenance, Columbus Stainless offers a strong foundation to start your journey.
For young people who want real skills, real training, and real opportunities, this learnership could be the first step toward a successful and stable career.
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