Apply for 60 South West Gauteng TVET College & FoodBev SETA Apprenticeships 2026. 36-month artisan training in Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter, and Electrician trades. Closing 13 March 2026.
The South West Gauteng TVET College, in partnership with Food and Beverages Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FoodBev SETA), invites South African youth to apply for the Centre of Specialisation (CoS) Apprenticeship Programme 2026 – First Intake.
This is a structured 36-month occupational apprenticeship designed to produce qualified artisans in critical engineering trades.
Quick Overview
Application Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Location: Molapo Campus & Roodepoort West Campus, Gauteng
Programme Duration: 36 Months
Number of Positions: 60 Apprentices
Age Requirement: Under 35 years
Successful candidates will sign an ETQA apprenticeship agreement and employment contract and undergo structured trade training with workplace exposure.
Trades Offered – 2026 Intake
1️⃣ Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
Campus: Molapo
Positions Available: 25
Duration: 36 Months
Fitters and Turners specialise in machining, assembling, and maintaining mechanical components used in industrial machinery across manufacturing, mining, and engineering sectors.
2️⃣ Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
Campus: Molapo
Positions Available: 25
Duration: 36 Months
Mechanical Fitters install, maintain, and repair industrial machinery such as pumps, turbines, and heavy equipment.
3️⃣ Occupational Certificate: Electrician
Campus: Roodepoort West
Positions Available: 10
Duration: 36 Months
Electricians work on electrical systems, industrial installations, infrastructure, and energy systems.
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Minimum Requirements
For Fitter & Turner / Mechanical Fitter
You must have:
- Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics (technical subjects advantageous)
AND one of the following:
- NCV Level 2–4 in Fitting and Turning (21 subjects completed)
OR - N2–N6 Mechanical Engineering (including Fitter and Turner Trade Theory)
For Electrician
You must have:
- Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics (technical subjects advantageous)
AND one of the following:
- NCV Level 2–4 in Electrical Infrastructure and Construction (21 subjects completed)
OR - N2–N6 Electrical Engineering
Additional Conditions
- Applicants must be under 35 years old
- Preference may be given to students from South West Gauteng TVET College
- All applicants will undergo assessments
- Successful candidates must sign a formal apprenticeship agreement
Documents Required
Submit the following:
- Application letter clearly stating the trade applied for
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Proof of address
- Proof of bank account
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted at the relevant South West Gauteng TVET College campuses before 13 March 2026.
Ensure you apply at the campus offering your selected trade:
- Molapo Campus (Fitter & Turner / Mechanical Fitter)
- Roodepoort West Campus (Electrician)
Enquiries
Molapo Campus
Contact: Ms. Mokoatle
Tel: 010 141 8090
Roodepoort West Campus
Contact: Mr. Ntube
Tel: 010 141 3026
Enquiry Hours: 07h30 – 16h00
Why Apply?
This apprenticeship offers:
- 36 months of structured artisan training
- Nationally recognised Occupational Certificate
- Workplace experience in high-demand engineering trades
- A pathway to becoming a qualified artisan
- Strong employability in manufacturing and engineering sectors
Qualified artisans remain in high demand across South Africa’s industrial economy.
Conclusion
The 2026 Centre of Specialisation Apprenticeship Programme at South West Gauteng TVET College, supported by FoodBev SETA, offers a clear path into skilled artisan careers.
If you meet the academic requirements, are under 35, and are committed to technical training, submit your application before 13 March 2026.
This is not just training — it is a long-term investment in a professional engineering career.
