V&A Waterfront invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Electrical Apprentice Programme 2026 in the Western Cape.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: Not specified
Apprenticeship Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Reference Number: VAWEA01
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6–9 months
Salary: Market related
About the Electrical Apprentice Programme
The Electrical Apprentice will assist the electrical team with incidents reported through the Control and Helpdesk Administrator.
The role focuses on electrical maintenance, installations, fault finding and ensuring that required safety standards are followed and maintained.
The programme provides practical exposure under the supervision of qualified electrical personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will assist with:
- Planning and preparing for electrical installations.
- Wiring and connecting electrical equipment.
- Working with control systems.
- Testing electrical equipment and installations.
- Inspecting electrical systems.
- Commissioning electrical installations.
- Maintaining electrical equipment and control systems.
- Carrying out fault-finding activities.
- Supporting qualified electricians during practical work.
- Following safety procedures and standards.
Apprentices will progressively carry out activities with increasing independence while remaining under supervision.
Experience Requirements
Applicants should have:
- At least 3–6 months of experience in an electrical environment.
Skills and Attributes
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Dynamic and proactive approach to work.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Good organisational ability.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Accuracy.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional appearance and conduct.
- Reliability and accountability.
- Positive attitude.
- Willingness to learn.
- Adaptability.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Customer-service skills.
- Logical reasoning.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Initiative.
- Willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
Employment Equity
This position will be recruited in line with the employer’s Employment Equity requirements.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online.
Click here to apply for the V&A Waterfront Electrical Apprenticeship 2026
Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly highlights any previous electrical workplace exposure.