eThekwini Municipality Apprenticeships 2025

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eThekwini Municipality invites unemployed youth to apply for the Artisan Development Programme 2025.

Application Closing Date: 30 May 2025 at 12:00 midday
Apprenticeship Duration: Up to 3 years
Apprenticeship Location: Human Resources: Centre of Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede Street, Durban, South Africa

Available Trades:

  • Electrical
  • Millwright

About the Programme

The Artisan Development Programme (ADP) is designed to provide structured workplace learning and training to unemployed youth in the eThekwini Municipal area. Successful candidates will complete a trade-specific apprenticeship programme aligned with QCTO, SETA, and the National Artisan Moderating Body standards.

Minimum Requirements (Applicable to Both Trades):

  • South African citizen with a valid ID
  • Reside within eThekwini Municipality (Proof of residence required)
  • Unemployed and aged between 18–35 years
  • Must not have participated in a similar apprenticeship or development programme before
  • Passionate and committed to the relevant trade
  • Meet one of the following educational qualifications:

For Electrical:

  • N6 Certificate (including Electrical trade theory), or
  • Technical Matric/Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science/Engineering Science, and Electrical trade theory, or
  • A relevant National Technical Diploma (S or N stream)

For Millwright:

  • N6 in Mechanical Fitter or N2 in Millwright, or
  • Technical Matric/Grade 12 with Maths, Physical Science, and Millwright-related theory, or
  • A relevant National Technical Diploma (S or N stream)

Assessment & Training Details:

  • Applicants will undergo verbal, written, and medical assessments
  • Selected candidates will sign up for a full apprenticeship programme
  • The programme will conclude with a Trade Test to become a qualified artisan

How to apply (Manual submission only)

Step 1:
Collect and complete the eThekwini Municipality application form

Step 2:
Clearly indicate the trade you’re applying for (e.g. ADP – Electrical or ADP – Millwright)

Step 3:
Submit the completed application form with supporting documents (ID, qualifications, proof of residence) to:

Human Resources: Centre of Excellence
21 Archie Gumede Street, Durban, 4001

No faxed, emailed, or late applications will be accepted.

Enquiries:

Bright Shabalala
Tel: 031 311 3451

Apply by 30 May 2025 at 12:00 PM and take the first step toward a qualified career as an Electrician or Millwright with eThekwini Municipality.