Festive, a division of Astral Operations Limited, invites suitably qualified South African youth to apply for the 36-month Apprenticeship Programme 2026 in Olifantsfontein, Gauteng.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 13 September 2026
Apprenticeship Location: Olifantsfontein / Clayville, Gauteng, South Africa
Festive Apprenticeship Programme 2026
Festive, a division of Astral Operations Limited, is offering apprenticeship opportunities aimed at young and energetic candidates who want to become qualified artisans.
The programme will run for:
36 months
Successful candidates will receive structured training and practical workplace experience at the Festive Processing Plant in Olifantsfontein.
Available Apprenticeship Opportunities
The programme includes opportunities in the following trades:
- Millwright
- Electrician
- Fitter
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science, or Technical Matric.
- Have a National Technical Certificate N3 or higher.
- Be ambitious and dedicated.
- Be willing to make full use of the learning opportunity.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Have a high energy level and be action orientated.
- Have strong mental alertness.
- Have analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Pay attention to detail.
- Have conceptual skills.
- Be in possession of a toolbox with tools.
The advert specifically refers to an N3 or higher qualification in the Millwright engineering discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Successful apprentices will be required to participate in the formal training plan and make satisfactory progress towards achieving the required competencies.
They will also be expected to attend training and assessments, maintain an apprenticeship logbook, follow workplace instructions, and comply with company rules.
Practical duties may include assisting qualified artisans and technicians with the maintenance, repair and optimisation of plant equipment and associated devices.
Apprentices must also comply with workplace health and safety requirements, dress standards, equipment rules and the company code of conduct.
Training Agreement
Successful candidates will be required to enter into a formal learnership agreement with:
Festive / Astral Operations Limited
and
AgriSETA
Apprenticeship Duration
The apprenticeship programme will run for a fixed period of:
36 months
The purpose is to help candidates transition from students into skilled employees by combining formal training with practical workplace experience.
How to Apply for Festive Apprenticeships 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the Trending Talent recruitment portal.
Click here to apply for Festive Apprenticeships 2026
Applicants should ensure that all required information is completed before submitting the online application.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
13 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Important Application Notes
The apprenticeship opportunities are based at the Festive Processing Plant in Olifantsfontein.
The programme is suitable for technically inclined candidates who want to qualify as artisans in trades such as Millwright, Electrical or Fitting.
Applicants should carefully review the qualification requirements on the application portal, especially the N3 or higher technical qualification requirement.