Sasol and Plant Design and Project Services invite unemployed South African youth to apply for the Welding Apprenticeship Programme 2026.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Apprenticeship Location: Govan Mbeki Municipality, Ekandustria Region 7, City of Tshwane, Dark City, Ekangala, Rethabiseng and Zithobeni, South Africa
Sasol and PDPS Welding Apprenticeship Programme 2026
Sasol, in partnership with Plant Design and Project Services, also known as PDPS, is inviting motivated young South Africans to apply for the Welding Apprenticeship Programme 2026.
This apprenticeship is aimed at unemployed youth who are passionate about engineering, welding, metalwork and building a practical technical career.
The programme is designed to help candidates gain workplace exposure and develop skills that can support long-term careers in engineering, manufacturing and related industries.
Apprenticeship Details
Programme: Sasol Welding Apprenticeship Programme 2026
Partner Organisation: Sasol and PDPS
Field: Welding Apprenticeship
Reference Number: 2026 Welding Apprenticeship
Application Method: Email
Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Why This Apprenticeship Is Important
South Africa continues to need qualified artisans in many technical industries.
Welders are needed in sectors such as mining, petrochemicals, construction, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure development and heavy engineering.
Completing an apprenticeship can help young people gain practical workplace experience and develop technical skills that may support future employment opportunities.
Possible Career Paths
After completing technical training and gaining experience, candidates may pursue career paths such as:
Qualified Welder.
Fabricator.
Boilermaker.
Maintenance Technician.
Welding Inspector.
Supervisor.
Who Should Apply?
Sasol and PDPS are looking for candidates who are passionate about welding.
Applicants should be well-groomed, self-motivated and willing to learn.
Applicants must be committed to completing technical training.
Applicants must be interested in becoming skilled artisans.
Applicants must also meet the residential requirements listed in the advert.
Residential Requirements
Applicants must reside in one of the following areas:
Govan Mbeki Municipality.
Ekandustria Region 7.
City of Tshwane.
Dark City.
Ekangala.
Rethabiseng.
Zithobeni.
Candidates may be required to provide proof of residence.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the qualification pathways below.
Option 1: Grade 12
Applicants with Grade 12 must have:
English, with the ability to read and write.
Pure Mathematics.
Physical Science.
Engineering Graphic Design will be an advantage.
Technical subject such as Welding or Platers Theory will be an advantage.
Mathematics Literacy will not be accepted.
Option 2: N3 Engineering Qualification
Applicants with an N3 Engineering qualification must have:
English.
Engineering Mathematics N3.
Engineering Science N3.
Trade-related Theory Subject N3, which will be advantageous.
Option 3: NCV Level 4
Applicants with NCV Level 4 must have:
English NCV Level 4 or First Additional Language NCV Level 4.
Mathematics Level 4, Pure Mathematics.
Engineering Science Level 4.
Engineering Processes Level 4.
Professional Engineering Practice Level 4.
Applied Engineering Technology Level 4.
Trade-related Theory Subject, compulsory.
Welding or Platers Theory.
Required Documents
Applicants must email certified copies of the following documents:
Updated Curriculum Vitae.
South African ID document.
Qualifications.
High school results or documents.
Driver’s licence, if applicable.
Municipal water and electricity account showing current residential address.
Additional Proof of Residence Documents
If the property is not in the applicant’s name, the following must be submitted:
Affidavit from the applicant.
Affidavit from the landlord.
SAPS-certified confirmation showing how long the applicant has stayed at the address.
Applicants must also include:
SARS confirmation letter reflecting the same residential address.
Bank statement showing the current residential address.
How to apply
Email: welderapprentices2026@pdps.co.za
Applicants must quote the following reference number:
Reference Number: 2026 Welding Apprenticeship
No manual CV submissions will be accepted.
Important Notes
Applicants must apply before the closing date.
Applicants must meet the qualification and residential requirements.
Applicants currently contracted to another training programme are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must submit all required documents.
Late applications are unlikely to be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be conducted with shortlisted applicants.
If applicants do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Sasol and PDPS Welding Apprenticeship Programme 2026 is 17 July 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the closing date.
Final Thoughts
The Sasol and PDPS Welding Apprenticeship Programme 2026 is a valuable opportunity for unemployed youth who want to build technical careers in welding and engineering.
Applicants who meet the Grade 12, N3 or NCV Level 4 requirements and reside in the listed communities should apply before 17 July 2026.