Apprentice - Electrical

**VACANCY**:APPRENTICE - ELECTRICAL**

**TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT**:FIXED TERM (48 MONTHS)**

**GRADE**:B-LOWER**

**DIVISION: OPERATIONS (SMELTER AND FABRICATION)**

**CLOSING DATE: 31 MAY 2023**

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**
- Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction in which successful applicants learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation;
- It is also a training pathway intended to encourage associates to further their studies, to participate in formal industry training leading to qualifications as an Artisan in the engineering field.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
- Grade 12 with Maths and Science with at least 50% achieved;
- Must have completed an **N2 Electrical Engineering qualification**, which includes the following modules:

- Maths;
- Engineering Science;
- Electro Trade Theory;
- Industrial Electronics.
- Kindly ensure that certified ID copy, proof of qualification and academic record is attached when applying;

**NB**:It is a requirement that apprentices work under the supervision of a certified artisan for the duration of the programme.**
- Apprentices cannot perform the duties of the artisan until qualified;
- As per the merSETA requirements, apprentices will be allocated a qualified artisan as a mentor.

**SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
- Communication skills - verbal and written;
- Conscientious self-discipline approach;
- A high level of drive and motivation;
- Emotional resilience;
- Safety-conscious;
- Responsible and committed;
- Computer literacy.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- This is a 4-year Training Programme where incumbents will be afforded both institutionalised and on-the-job training and will be given an opportunity to attain a Trade Test Certificate.