This is a structured 36-month apprenticeship aimed at producing fully qualified artisans in critical engineering trades. If you are under 35 years old and have Grade 12 with Mathematics, this could be your pathway into a high-demand technical career.

Successful candidates will enter into a relevant ETQA agreement and employment contract and undergo structured trade training and workplace exposure.

Trades Offered in 2026 Intake

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 industries.

Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter

• Campus: Molapo
• Positions Available: 25
• Duration: 36 Months

Mechanical Fitters install, maintain, and repair industrial equipment such as pumps, turbines, and heavy machinery.

Occupational Certificate: Electricians

• Campus: Roodepoort West
• Positions Available: 10
• Duration: 36 Months

Electricians work on electrical infrastructure, industrial systems, and power installations in construction, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

Minimum Requirements

For Fitter and Turner / Mechanical Fitter:

• Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics (Technical subjects advantageous)
• NCV Level 2–4: Fitting and Turning (21 subjects completed)
  OR
• N2–N6 Mechanical Engineering (with Fitter and Turner Trade Theory)

For Electricians:

• Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics (Technical subjects advantageous)
• NCV Level 2–4: Electrical Infrastructure and Construction (21 subjects completed)
  OR
• N2–N6 Electrical Engineering

Additional Conditions

• Applicants must be under 35 years of age
• Preference will be given to students who studied at South West Gauteng TVET College
• All applicants will undergo assessment processes
• Successful candidates will sign a formal apprenticeship agreement

Documents Required

Applicants must submit:

• Application letter clearly stating the trade applied for
• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Proof of address
• Proof of bank account

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

How to Apply

Click here to apply for the South West Gauteng TVET College & FoodBev SETA Apprenticeship Programme 2026:

Applications must be submitted at the relevant South West Gauteng TVET College campuses.

Enquiries

Molapo Campus
Contact: Ms. Mokoatle
Tel: 010 141 8090

Roodepoort West Campus
Contact: Mr. Ntube
Tel: 010 141 3026

Enquiry Hours: 07h30 – 16h00