The Western Cape Government (WCG) invites South African unemployed youth aged 18 to 30 to apply for the 3-year and 6-month Apprenticeship Programme through the Department of Infrastructure.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 31 July 2025
Apprenticeship Locations:
- Garden Route District
- Overberg District
- Central Karoo District
(Western Cape, South Africa)
About the Programme:
This funded Apprenticeship Programme offers practical and institutional training in the construction sector and includes a monthly stipend of R5 500.00.
Apprenticeship Trades Available:
- Electrical Apprenticeship – Garden Route District (Ref: APPELECGR)
- Bricklaying Apprenticeship – Overberg District (Ref: APPBRICKOVB)
- Electrical Apprenticeship – Central Karoo District (Ref: APPELECCK)
What the Programme Entails:
- Institutional training and on-site practical work
- Health and safety practices
- Site maintenance
- Administrative tasks
- Travel and work across various construction sites in the Western Cape
Minimum Requirements:
- South African citizen
- Aged between 18 and 30
- Must be unemployed
- Resident of the applicable district (Garden Route, Overberg, or Central Karoo)
- Good health (must pass medical and substance examination)
- Relevant Occupational Certificate or TVET equivalent:
- Electrical: NQF Level 1 with Pure Mathematics & Science
- Bricklaying: NQF Level 3 with Mathematical Literacy
- Good communication skills in at least two of the Western Cape’s official languages
Competencies Required:
- Practical technical skills
- Numeracy and literacy
- Understanding of the trade (Electrical or Bricklaying)
- Knowledge of the built environment
How to Apply:
Click here to apply for the Western Cape Government Apprenticeship Programme 2025
Application Tips:
- Register on the SAYouth.Mobi platform
- Use facilities like libraries, Youth Cafés, Thusong Centres, or smartphones to apply
- Shortlisted applicants will be required to upload certified copies of their ID and highest qualification upon request by the Department of Infrastructure.