Steinmüller Africa invites unemployed South African youth to apply for Boilermaking and Welding Apprenticeship opportunities for 2026.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Apprenticeship Location: Bethal and surrounding areas, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Steinmüller Africa Apprenticeship Programme 2026
Steinmüller Africa is offering apprenticeship opportunities in Boilermaking and Welding for young people who want to qualify as artisans.
The programme combines theoretical learning, practical training and workplace experience in designated trades.
Successful candidates will complete prescribed knowledge and practical modules, gain workplace exposure and eventually sit for the applicable trade test.
Apprenticeship Programme Overview
Company: Steinmüller Africa
Programme: Boilermaking or Welding Apprenticeship
Location: Bethal, Mpumalanga
Employment type: Contract
Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Functional area: Engineering
Minimum programme duration: 36 months
Maximum age: 35 years
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Application method: Online
Available Trades
Applicants may be considered for apprenticeships in:
- Boilermaking
- Welding
Successful candidates will train towards becoming qualified artisans in the selected trade.
Minimum Academic Requirements
Applicants should have Grade 12 with:
- English
- Mathematics or Technical Mathematics
- Physical Science or Technical Science
Applicants must have achieved at least:
50%
Mathematical Literacy is not accepted.
Advantageous Subjects
Subjects relevant to the trade will be advantageous.
This includes subjects such as:
- Engineering Graphics and Design
Applicants should clearly list relevant technical subjects on their CV.
Age and Employment Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be unemployed.
- Be 35 years old or younger.
The supplied advertisement does not state any minimum age requirement.
Physical and Medical Requirements
Applicants must be:
- Physically fit.
- Medically fit.
These requirements are important because the apprenticeship includes practical engineering and workplace activities.
Criminal Record Requirement
Applicants must have:
A clear criminal record
The company may conduct screening or verification as part of the recruitment process.
Proof of Residence Requirement
Applicants must submit proof of residence.
The advertisement specifically refers to:
A municipal account
Candidates must also meet the geographic residence requirement linked to the company’s operational areas.
50 km Residence Requirement
Applicants must reside within a 50 km radius of one of the following power stations:
- Arnot Power Station
- Camden Power Station
- Duvha Power Station
- Hendrina Power Station
- Kendal Power Station
- Kriel Power Station
- Kusile Power Station
- Majuba Power Station
These are within Steinmüller Africa’s operational areas in Mpumalanga and surrounding regions.
Applicants should ensure that their proof of residence supports this requirement.
Relocation Requirement
No accommodation or transport will be provided.
Successful candidates who do not already live in Bethal or nearby will therefore need to arrange their own:
- Accommodation.
- Transport.
- Relocation costs.
Applicants should consider these costs before accepting an offer.
Apprenticeship Duration
The apprenticeship will run for a minimum of:
36 months
During this period, learners must complete:
- The prescribed theoretical modules.
- Practical learning components.
- Workplace experience.
- Mentored assignments.
- Trade-specific training.
Trade Test Requirement
Candidates must qualify to complete the applicable trade test.
They will be required to pass the trade test before the end of the apprenticeship period in order to qualify as artisans.
Successful completion will result in a formal qualification as a:
- Qualified Boilermaker; or
- Qualified Welder.
Key Performance Areas
Apprentices may be required to:
- Complete prescribed training modules.
- Complete practical training activities.
- Gain workplace experience.
- Prepare for the relevant trade test.
- Complete assignments allocated by mentors.
- Complete tasks assigned by Training Officers.
- Provide practical support to production.
- Provide practical support on site where required.
- Perform other job-related duties when required.
Workplace Training
The apprenticeship combines:
- Theoretical training.
- Practical instruction.
- Workplace exposure.
- Mentorship.
- Production support.
- Site-based learning.
- Trade-test preparation.
Candidates must successfully complete all required elements of the programme.
Required Skills
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Task orientation.
- Attention to detail.
- Teamwork.
- Self-motivation.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Commitment to completing the apprenticeship.
Application Documents
Applicants should prepare:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae.
- Grade 12 certificate.
- South African identity document.
- Proof of residence, such as a municipal account.
- Any technical certificates or results relevant to the trade.
- Any additional documents requested on the official application portal.
Only documents requested in the official application system should be treated as compulsory.
How to Apply for Steinmüller Africa Apprenticeships 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the official Steinmüller Africa recruitment platform.
Click here to apply for Steinmüller Africa Boilermaking and Welding Apprenticeships 2026
Applicants should ensure that all required information and supporting documents are included before submitting the application.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
14 August 2026
Applicants should submit their applications early to avoid incomplete or late submissions.
Important Application Conditions
Applicants should note that:
- Mathematics or Technical Mathematics is required.
- Mathematical Literacy is not accepted.
- Physical Science or Technical Science is required.
- A minimum mark of 50% is expected.
- Applicants must be unemployed.
- Applicants must be 35 years old or younger.
- Applicants must be physically and medically fit.
- A clear criminal record is required.
- Proof of residence is required.
- Applicants must live within the stated 50 km operational radius.
- No accommodation will be provided.
- No transport will be provided.
- The apprenticeship lasts at least 36 months.
- A trade test must be passed to qualify as an artisan.
Application Checklist
Before applying, confirm that:
- You are unemployed.
- You are 35 years old or younger.
- You completed Grade 12.
- You passed English.
- You passed Mathematics or Technical Mathematics.
- You did not take Mathematical Literacy instead of Mathematics.
- You passed Physical Science or Technical Science.
- You achieved at least 50% in the required subjects.
- You are physically and medically fit.
- You have a clear criminal record.
- You have proof of residence.
- You live within 50 km of one of the listed power stations.
- You understand that transport and accommodation are not provided.
- You are prepared to complete at least 36 months of training.
- You submit your online application by 14 August 2026.