Transnet is calling for suitable and interested applicants to apply for their Apprentice: Fitter & Turner programme. If you have the right subjects, enjoy working with your hands, and want a real technical career, this opportunity could be the start you have been waiting for. The closing date for applications is 18 November 2025, so make sure your application reaches HR before the deadline.
This apprenticeship is designed for young people who want to learn a skilled trade while gaining real work experience. Transnet is one of the biggest companies in South Africa, which means the learning you get here can open doors for your future.
The Fitter & Turner apprenticeship is a work-based training programme where you learn under the guidance of a qualified Artisan. You gain both hands-on practical experience and classroom learning through formal training at a designated facility. This allows you to understand both the theory and the practical work needed to qualify in this field.
Apprenticeships like this one are important because they give young people a chance to build a solid career in engineering without needing a university degree. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with machines, and doing technical tasks, this path may be perfect for you.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain the skills needed to work safely and confidently in the engineering environment. Some of the key outcomes include:
By the end of the programme, you will understand how to work independently, solve problems, and complete technical tasks that are needed in industries like transport, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering.
To qualify for this apprenticeship, applicants must meet one of the following educational paths. Transnet accepts several learning routes to make sure more young people have access to this opportunity.
You must have N2 with the following subjects:
You can also apply with any level from N3 to N6 with:
If you studied at a TVET College under the NCV stream, you must have Level 4 with:
Technical Matric is also accepted if you have:
Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
These educational routes show that Transnet is giving opportunities to people who have taken different study paths, whether NCV, N2, N6, or Technical Matric.
To succeed in this apprenticeship, you must be someone who is eager to learn and able to work well with others. The company looks for applicants with:
These qualities help apprentices learn faster and fit well into the workplace.
Transnet follows South Africa’s Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. This helps ensure fairness and equal opportunities for all who qualify.
This apprenticeship is more than just training. It is a doorway to a long-term engineering career. You get real workplace exposure, learn from qualified Artisans, and gain skills that are always in demand. Many apprentices who complete the programme go on to secure permanent jobs or further opportunities in the engineering sector.
If you want a strong career foundation, this could be the perfect starting point.
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