Transnet Academy invites eligible South African youth to apply for the Transnet Apprenticeship Programme 2026 in six artisan trades across various locations in South Africa. Pasted text
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 27 October 2026
Apprenticeship Locations: Koedoespoort, Durban, Germiston, Bloemfontein, Salt River, North End and Cambridge, depending on the trade
Age Requirement: 18–30 years
Minimum Qualification: N2–N6, NCV Level 4 or Technical Grade 12
Mathematics Requirement: Minimum 50%
Stipend: Not specified in the supplied advertisement Pasted text
About the Transnet Apprenticeship Programme
The programme is offered through the Transnet Academy Faculty of Engineering and Pipelines and provides apprenticeship opportunities in the following trades:
- Electrical
- Welding
- Boilermaking
- Fitting and Turning
- Millwright
- Mechanical Fitting Pasted text
Applicants should choose the trade that best matches their technical qualification and trade subjects.
Available Apprenticeship Opportunities
Electrical Apprenticeship
Reference Number: req6046
Locations: Koedoespoort, North End, Cambridge, Salt River and Durban Pasted text
Welder Apprenticeship
Reference Number: req6051
Locations: Bloemfontein, Koedoespoort, Salt River and Durban Pasted text
Boilermaker Apprenticeship
Reference Number: req6050
Locations: Koedoespoort and Durban Pasted text
Fitter and Turner Apprenticeship
Reference Number: req6049
Locations: Koedoespoort and Durban Pasted text
Millwright Apprenticeship
Reference Number: req6048
Locations: Bloemfontein, Germiston, Koedoespoort, Salt River and Durban Pasted text
Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship
Reference Number: req6047
Locations: Germiston, Salt River and Durban Pasted text
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have completed one of the following qualification pathways:
N2–N6
Applicants with an N2, N3, N4, N5 or N6 certificate must have relevant subjects such as:
- Relevant Trade Theory
- Engineering Science
- Mathematics
- Other subjects relevant to the chosen trade
NCV Level 4
Applicants must have:
- Relevant Trade Theory
- Mathematics
- Relevant vocational subjects
Technical Grade 12
Applicants must have:
- Mathematics
- Physical Science
- Relevant Trade Theory Pasted text
Additional Requirements
Applicants must also:
- Have at least 50% in Mathematics.
- Be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Be South African citizens.
- Not already hold a Red Seal trade certificate.
- Attach relevant qualifications and academic records.
- Submit an updated CV.
- Submit certified identification documentation. Pasted text
Applicants should note that ordinary Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Science without the relevant technical or trade subjects should not automatically be assumed to meet the Technical Grade 12 pathway.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare:
- Updated CV.
- Relevant qualification certificates.
- Academic record showing required subjects and results.
- Certified copy of South African ID. Pasted text
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Transnet recruitment platform.
Applicants should search using the relevant apprenticeship reference number:
- Electrical: req6046
- Mechanical Fitter: req6047
- Millwright: req6048
- Fitter and Turner: req6049
- Boilermaker: req6050
- Welder: req6051 Pasted text
Before submitting, applicants should confirm that:
- They selected the correct trade.
- Their qualification matches the trade requirements.
- Their Mathematics result meets the 50% minimum.
- Their qualification certificates and academic records are attached.
- Their contact details are correct. Pasted text
Closing Date
27 October 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit before the deadline and not assume that the recruitment portal will remain open until midnight. Pasted text