Transnet Apprenticeships 2026

Transnet Academy invites eligible South African youth to apply for the Transnet Apprenticeship Programme 2026 in six artisan trades across various locations in South Africa. Pasted text Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 27 October 2026 Apprenticeship Locations: Koedoespoort, Durban, Germiston, Bloemfontein, Salt River, North End and Cambridge, depending on the trade Age Requirement: 18–30 years Minimum Qualification: N2–N6, NCV Level 4 or Technical Grade 12 Mathematics Requirement: Minimum 50% Stipend: Not specified in the supplied advertisement Pasted text About the Transnet Apprenticeship Programme The programme is offered through the Transnet Academy Faculty of Engineering and Pipelines and provides apprenticeship opportunities in the following trades: * Electrical * Welding * Boilermaking * Fitting and Turning * Millwright * Mechanical Fitting Pasted text Applicants should choose the trade that best matches their technical qualification and trade subjects. Available Apprenticeship Opportunities Electrical Apprenticeship Reference Number: req6046 Locations: Koedoespoort, North End, Cambridge, Salt River and Durban Pasted text Welder Apprenticeship Reference Number: req6051 Locations: Bloemfontein, Koedoespoort, Salt River and Durban Pasted text Boilermaker Apprenticeship Reference Number: req6050 Locations: Koedoespoort and Durban Pasted text Fitter and Turner Apprenticeship Reference Number: req6049 Locations: Koedoespoort and Durban Pasted text Millwright Apprenticeship Reference Number: req6048 Locations: Bloemfontein, Germiston, Koedoespoort, Salt River and Durban Pasted text Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship Reference Number: req6047 Locations: Germiston, Salt River and Durban Pasted text Minimum Requirements Applicants must have completed one of the following qualification pathways: N2–N6 Applicants with an N2, N3, N4, N5 or N6 certificate must have relevant subjects such as: * Relevant Trade Theory * Engineering Science * Mathematics * Other subjects relevant to the chosen trade NCV Level 4 Applicants must have: * Relevant Trade Theory * Mathematics * Relevant vocational subjects Technical Grade 12 Applicants must have: * Mathematics * Physical Science * Relevant Trade Theory Pasted text Additional Requirements Applicants must also: * Have at least 50% in Mathematics. * Be between 18 and 30 years old. * Be South African citizens. * Not already hold a Red Seal trade certificate. * Attach relevant qualifications and academic records. * Submit an updated CV. * Submit certified identification documentation. Pasted text Applicants should note that ordinary Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Science without the relevant technical or trade subjects should not automatically be assumed to meet the Technical Grade 12 pathway. Documents Required Applicants should prepare: * Updated CV. * Relevant qualification certificates. * Academic record showing required subjects and results. * Certified copy of South African ID. Pasted text How to Apply Applications must be submitted online through the official Transnet recruitment platform. Applicants should search using the relevant apprenticeship reference number: * Electrical: req6046 * Mechanical Fitter: req6047 * Millwright: req6048 * Fitter and Turner: req6049 * Boilermaker: req6050 * Welder: req6051 Pasted text Before submitting, applicants should confirm that: * They selected the correct trade. * Their qualification matches the trade requirements. * Their Mathematics result meets the 50% minimum. * Their qualification certificates and academic records are attached. * Their contact details are correct. Pasted text Closing Date 27 October 2026 Applicants are encouraged to submit before the deadline and not assume that the recruitment portal will remain open until midnight. Pasted text