Consolidated Wire Industries (CWI) invites suitably qualified South African youth to apply for the Millwright Apprenticeship Programme 2026 / 2027 in Vanderbijlpark.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Apprenticeship Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
Number of Posts: 2
Department: Engineering
Intake: 2026 for 2027
Stipend: Not specified
About the CWI Millwright Apprenticeship
Consolidated Wire Industries is offering two Millwright Apprenticeship opportunities within its Engineering Department.
Successful candidates will receive practical workplace training and develop technical skills towards becoming qualified Millwrights in line with relevant SETA requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have one of the following qualification options.
Option 1: N2–N6
Applicants must have an N2, N3, N4, N5 or N6 qualification that includes:
- Relevant Trade Theory.
- Engineering Science.
- Mathematics.
- Another relevant subject.
Option 2: NCV Level 4
Applicants must have:
- NCV Level 4.
- Relevant Trade Theory.
- Mathematics.
- Relevant vocational subjects.
Option 3: Technical Grade 12
Applicants must have completed Technical Grade 12 with:
- Mathematics.
- Physical Science.
- Relevant Trade Theory.
Mathematics must have been passed with at least 50%.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be South African citizens.
- Not already have a Trade Certificate or Red Seal.
- Submit an updated CV.
- Submit qualifications and academic records.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful apprentices will receive exposure to duties including:
- Electrical maintenance.
- Attending to breakdowns.
- Planned maintenance.
- Preventative maintenance.
- Plant modifications.
- Inspecting equipment for defects.
- Assisting with electrical project installations.
- Performing general maintenance.
- Following safety requirements.
- Complying with CWI SHE policies.
- Assembling machinery and equipment.
- Testing machinery and equipment.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for young South Africans who want to pursue a career as Millwrights and have completed a relevant technical qualification.
Applicants should ensure that they meet the qualification requirements and do not already hold a Red Seal trade certificate.
Documents Required
Applicants should attach:
- Updated CV.
- Matric certificate, where applicable.
- N2–N6 certificates; or
- NCV Level 4 certificate.
- Academic records.
- Relevant supporting qualifications.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email.
Email: recruit@cwi-wire.co.za
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Applicants should ensure that all required supporting documents are attached before sending the application.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Only two apprenticeship positions are available.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Applicants who already hold a Red Seal should not apply.
- The stipend or salary was not specified in the advert.
Closing Date
13 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.