The Department of Transport and Public Works offers an apprenticeship programme to prepare students for the working world.
The Department can also employ apprentices once qualified as artisans. They are recognised and covered by the Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) if offered this opportunity. In this case, artisans are eligible for higher posts and higher grades in current posts.
Apprentices develop skills in the following areas at the workshop:
Accreditation
The apprenticeship is registered with the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (Pseta). The apprentice signs a four year contract with Pseta which is approved by the Department of Labour.
Participant minimum requirements
As apprentices progress through the programme they are given increasing levels of responsibility until they qualify as an artisan. The Department endeavours to place artisan apprentices at workshops to facilitate the practical experience required to place them in a position to succesfully complete their trade tests.
How to apply
The Bellville Mechanical Workshop Apprenticeship is advertised on the Western Cape Government website.
Applicants are encouraged to set a notification keyword such as "Apprentice" so they are alerted when an advertisement with the key word is published.
Contact Details
Email: Transport.Publicworks@westerncape.gov.za
Twitter: @WCGovTPW
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