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| Western Cape, Apprenticeship, Engineering, |
Apprenticeship Opportunities in South Africa – 2025
The Western Cape Government’s Department of Infrastructure is offering funded apprenticeship opportunities for unemployed youth in South Africa. These are available in the construction sector for Electrical and Bricklaying trades. The programme will run for 3 years and 6 months and includes both practical and institutional training.
Programme Overview
- Institutional and on-site practical training
- Hands-on experience at building sites
- Application of health and safety regulations
- Site cleanliness and maintenance
- Administrative responsibilities
Available Regions and Job Details
Garden Route District – Electrical Apprenticeship
| Job Title: | Electrical Apprenticeship (Ref. APPELECGR) |
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| Closing Date: | 31 July 2025 at 00:00 |
Overberg – Bricklaying Apprenticeship
| Job Title: | Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Ref. APPBRICKOVB) |
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| Closing Date: | 31 July 2025 at 00:00 |
Central Karoo District – Electrical Apprenticeship
| Job Title: | Electrical Apprenticeship (Ref. APPELECCK) |
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| Closing Date: | 31 July 2025 at 00:00 |
Minimum Requirements
- South African citizen between 18 and 30 years old
- Unemployed and residing in the district of application
- Relevant NQF certificate or TVET equivalent in Electrical or Bricklaying trade
- Pass in required subjects (Mathematics and Science or Mathematical Literacy)
- Good written and spoken communication skills in at least two Western Cape official languages
Other Requirements
- Medically fit and willing to take a health and substance screening
- Willing to travel to multiple building sites
- Must sign an apprenticeship contract with the Department
Competencies
- Technical and practical trade skills
- Numeracy and literacy proficiency
- Understanding of the built environment
- Trade-specific knowledge (Electrical or Bricklaying)
Stipend
R5 500 per month for the entire duration of the apprenticeship agreement.
How to Apply
Candidates can register via the SAYouth.Mobi platform using local public facilities such as:
- Libraries
- Thusong Centres
- E-Centres
- Youth Cafés
- Internet Cafés
- Or personal smartphones
Shortlisted candidates will be notified to upload certified copies of their ID and highest education certificate on the platform.
Contact Information
Western Cape Government Walk-in Centre:
Phone: 0860 142 142
Email: service@westerncape.gov.za
9 Wale Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000 is the address.
HARAMBEE Online Support:
Phone: 0800 72 72 72
Email: info@sayouth.org.za
Applications Close: 31 July 2025 at 00:00
Successful Candidates Notified: by 15 September 2025