Apprentice: Welder (Bloemfontein, Durban, Koedoespoort, Salt River) Re-Advert

Transnet

Location
Bloemfontein, Free State
Minimum qualification
Certificate / N-level / trade
Closing date

First listed . Last checked at source .

In brief

Overview This is an advertisement for an Apprentice Welder position at Transnet. The purpose of this apprenticeship is to prepare individuals to operate independently and productively as competent qualified artisans. The apprentice welder will undergo training in various aspects of welding, including planning, preparation, manufacturing, assembly, inspection, commissioning, modification, and repair of components. The role is available in multiple locations: Bloemfontein, Durban, Koedoespoort, and Salt River. What you will do The expected outcomes of this apprenticeship include developing the ability to plan and prepare work sites, equipment, tools, consumables, and materials for trade-related activities. Apprentices will learn to use hand, power, and measuring tools. Additionally, they will be trained to install, assemble, fit, and connect electrical equipment and control systems, as well as to test, inspect, commission, maintain, and repair electrical equipment, control systems, installations, and assemblies. Requirements (from the original advert) * Completed either: * N2/N3/N4/N5/N6 Certificate with the following subjects: relevant Trade Theory, Engineering Science, Mathematics, and any other relevant subject. * OR NCV Level 4 certificate with the relevant trade theory, Mathematics, and vocational subjects. * OR Technical grade 12: Mathematics, Physical Science, and relevant trade theory. * Must have passed Mathematics with 50% and above. * Must not have a trade certificate Red Seal. * Attach all qualifications and academic record relevant to the position. * Age between 18 and 30. * Must be a South African Citizen. Who should apply This opportunity is ideal for South African citizens aged between 18 and 30 who aspire to become competent qualified artisans in welding. Candidates should possess the specified academic qualifications (N2-N6 Certificate, NCV Level 4, or Technical Grade 12 with specific subjects, including a minimum of 50% in Mathematics). Applicants must not already hold a Red Seal trade certificate and should be prepared for comprehensive training in welding and related technical skills. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/apprentice-welder-bloemfontein-durban-koedoespoort-salt-river-re-advert-transnet Source: myjobmag

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Job description

Position Purpose * The purpose of apprenticeship is to prepare apprentices to operate independently and productively in preparation for being a competent qualified artisan.  The apprentice welder will be trained to plan and prepare, manufacture, assemble, inspect, commission installations and assemblies, modify and repair components, and apply the knowledge and skills obtained in a variety of contexts. Position Outputs * Expected outcome is the ability to plan and prepare work site, equipment, tools, consumables and materials for trade related activities and operations, use hand, power and measuring tools, install, assemble, fit, connect electrical equipment and control systems. Test, inspect, commission, maintain and repair electrical equipment, control systems, installations, assemblies etc. Qualifications and Experience * Completed either of the following: N2/N3/N4/N5/N6 Certificate with the following subjects: relevant Trade Theory, Engineering Science, Mathematics and any other relevant subject. OR NCV Level 4 certificate with the relevant trade theory, Mathematics, and vocational subjects, OR Technical grade 12: Mathematics , Physical Science, and relevant trade theory. Must have passed Mathematics, with 50% and above. Must not have a trade certificate (Red Seal). Attach all qualifications and academic record (relevant to the position). Age between 18 and 30. Must be a South African Citizen.

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