Western Cape Government West Coast Training & Electrical Apprenticeships 2026 The Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure invites unemployed South African youth residing in the West Coast region to apply for the Health and Safety Officer Training Programme and Electrical Apprenticeship Programme 2026. Programme Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026 at 24:00 Programme Location: West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa Application Method: .Mobi Health and Safety Reference: HOSOWC Electrical Apprenticeship Reference: APPELECWC Available Western Cape Government Training Opportunities Two opportunities are available to qualifying unemployed West Coast residents: | Programme | Age | Minimum Entry Requirement | Monthly Stipend | Monthly Allowance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Health and Safety Officer NQF Level 4 | 18–34 | NQF Level 3 / Grade 11 / NCV Level 3 | R3,000 | R2,000 | | Electrical Apprenticeship | 18–30 | NQF Level 1 / Grade 9 / NCV Level 2 with Pure Mathematics | R5,500 | R2,000 | Applicants must select the programme that corresponds with their qualifications and use the correct reference when applying. Health and Safety Officer NQF Level 4 Training Programme Reference Number: HOSOWC The Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure is offering a Health and Safety Officer NQF Level 4 Training Programme to unemployed applicants residing in the West Coast. Participants will receive theoretical and practical training within the construction sector. Training may include: * Theoretical training at a public or private TVET College. * Practical workplace training at building sites. * Application of health and safety regulations. * Maintaining work areas. * Administrative activities associated with the programme. Health and Safety Officer Requirements Applicants must: * Be between 18 and 34 years old. * Be a South African citizen. * Be unemployed. * Reside in the West Coast. * Have NQF Level 3, Grade 11 or NCV Level 3. * Be in good health. * Be willing to undergo a medical and substance-use examination. * Be physically fit to work on construction sites and at heights. * Be willing to travel and work at different building sites across the Western Cape. * Be prepared to sign a 12-month Training Agreement. Recommended Experience for the Health and Safety Programme Previous experience is recommended and may include formal employment or participation in an EPWP work-based programme involving:…