Apprenticeships in South Africa
An apprenticeship combines workplace and institutional learning in a national qualification.
An apprenticeship is based on an agreement between the individual who wants to learn the skill and the employer who needs a skilled worker.
An apprenticeship can last from two to four years, depending on the program.
As an apprentice, about 90 per cent of the learners time is spent learning practical skills, while being supervised by a qualified tradesperson.
The rest is spent learning theoretical and technical aspects of your trade.
Over time, the apprenticeship system of training has proven to be one of the worlds most successful ways to learn. (Ekurhuleni Artisans & Skills Training Centre)
What Jobs Have Apprenticeships?
There are many jobs where apprenticeships are needed. These include electricians, welders, plumbers, engineers, IT, mechanics, and others. Qualified people are hard to find in this positions so if you have completed an internship you will find it easy to get a job.
Apprenticeships are usually limited to technical trades and learners are forced to work out a fixed period of time before they can receive their qualification.
Apprenticeships are job orientated, but learners earn a salary while they get an education.
What Companies Offer Apprenticeship Training?
Many top companies need qualified apprentices so they offer apprenticeship training to make sure they have enough staff to meet their needs. Large companies such as Transnet, Eskom, Barloworld, Toyota, SAB and Mercedes-Benz and just some of the companies that are well know to train a lot of apprentices.
Latest Apprenticeship Jobs Available
The Careers Portal website will always list the latest apprenticeship jobs available near you. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER to make sure you always hear first when an apprenticeship becomes available.
