Gijima Holdings invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Fitter and Electrical Apprenticeship Programme 2025.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 15 August 2025
Apprenticeship Location: Gijima Middelburg Training Centre, Mpumalanga, South Africa
About the Apprenticeship Programme
Gijima Middelburg Training Centre, a MERSETA-accredited occupational training and trade test centre, offers a skills development opportunity for individuals looking to become qualified artisans in the following trades:
- Mechanical Fitter
- Electrician
The programme aims to equip learners with hands-on technical and theoretical training required to launch a successful career in engineering trades.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess the following:
- N2 Engineering Certificate with four relevant subjects (including trade theory).
For Mechanical Fitter applicants:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Technical Drawings
- Fitting Theory
For Electrician applicants:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Industrial Electronics
- Electrical Trade Theory
Additional requirements:
- Technical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must reside in Mpumalanga or Limpopo Province
- Must pass:
- Interview
- Medical fitness assessment
- Qualification verification
Application Documents Required
Submit the following documents:
- CV
- Certified copy of your highest qualification (e.g. N2 Certificate)
- Proof of residence (Mpumalanga or Limpopo only)
- Clearly indicate the trade you are applying for
❗ Note: Late applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from Gijima within one month after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
How to apply
Click here to apply for Gijima Fitter and Electrical Apprenticeship Programme 2025:
📧 Email: training@gijima.com