Consolidated Wire Industries (CWI) invites suitably qualified South African youth to apply for Millwright Apprenticeship opportunities for the 2027 intake in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Apprenticeship Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
Number of Positions: 2
Trade: Millwright
Department: Engineering
Stipend / Salary: Not specified
About the CWI Millwright Apprenticeship Programme
Consolidated Wire Industries is offering two Millwright Apprenticeship opportunities within its Engineering Department.
Successful candidates will receive practical workplace training and develop the technical skills required to work towards becoming qualified Millwright artisans in accordance with relevant SETA requirements.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following qualification options.
Option 1: N2 to N6
Applicants must have an N2, N3, N4, N5 or N6 certificate with relevant subjects such as:
- Trade Theory
- Engineering Science
- Mathematics
- Other relevant technical subjects
Option 2: NCV Level 4
Applicants with an NCV Level 4 qualification must have:
- Relevant Trade Theory
- Mathematics
- Relevant vocational subjects
Option 3: Technical Grade 12
Applicants may also qualify with a Technical Grade 12 that includes:
- Mathematics
- Physical Science
- Relevant Trade Theory
Mathematics must have been passed with at least 50%.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Not already hold a trade certificate or Red Seal qualification.
- Submit an updated CV.
- Submit relevant qualifications.
- Submit academic records.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful Millwright Apprentices will gain exposure to duties including:
- Electrical maintenance.
- Attending to breakdowns.
- Planned maintenance.
- Preventative maintenance.
- Plant modifications.
- Inspecting equipment for defects.
- Electrical project installations.
- General maintenance work.
- Following workplace safety rules.
- Adhering to CWI SHE policies.
- Assembling machinery and equipment.
- Testing machinery and equipment.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for young applicants who:
- Want to qualify as Millwright artisans.
- Have N2–N6, NCV Level 4 or Technical Grade 12.
- Have relevant Mathematics and technical subjects.
- Are willing to complete practical workplace training.
- Have not yet obtained a Red Seal trade qualification.
Documents Required
Applicants should attach:
- Updated CV.
- Matric certificate, where applicable.
- N2, N3, N4, N5 or N6 certificates, where applicable.
- NCV Level 4 certificate, where applicable.
- Academic records.
- Other relevant supporting qualifications.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email.
Email: recruit@cwi-wire.co.za
Click here to apply for Consolidated Wire Industries Millwright Apprenticeships 2027
Email Subject: Apprenticeship Intake 2026 for 2027
Applicants should ensure that all required supporting documents are attached before sending the application.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- There are two Millwright apprenticeship positions available.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Applicants who already hold a Red Seal trade certificate should not apply.
- The monthly stipend or salary was not specified.
- Applications should be submitted before the closing date.
Closing Date
13 November 2026
Late applications may not be considered.