The Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure invites unemployed South African youth residing in the West Coast region to apply for the Health and Safety Officer Training Programme and Electrical Apprenticeship Programme 2026.
Programme Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026 at 24:00
Programme Location: West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
Application Method: SA Youth.Mobi
Health and Safety Reference: HOSOWC
Electrical Apprenticeship Reference: APPELECWC
Available Western Cape Government Training Opportunities
Two opportunities are available to qualifying unemployed West Coast residents:
| Programme | Age | Minimum Entry Requirement | Monthly Stipend | Monthly Allowance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Officer NQF Level 4 | 18–34 | NQF Level 3 / Grade 11 / NCV Level 3 | R3,000 | R2,000 |
| Electrical Apprenticeship | 18–30 | NQF Level 1 / Grade 9 / NCV Level 2 with Pure Mathematics | R5,500 | R2,000 |
Applicants must select the programme that corresponds with their qualifications and use the correct reference when applying.
Health and Safety Officer NQF Level 4 Training Programme
Reference Number: HOSOWC
The Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure is offering a Health and Safety Officer NQF Level 4 Training Programme to unemployed applicants residing in the West Coast.
Participants will receive theoretical and practical training within the construction sector.
Training may include:
- Theoretical training at a public or private TVET College.
- Practical workplace training at building sites.
- Application of health and safety regulations.
- Maintaining work areas.
- Administrative activities associated with the programme.
Health and Safety Officer Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 34 years old.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be unemployed.
- Reside in the West Coast.
- Have NQF Level 3, Grade 11 or NCV Level 3.
- Be in good health.
- Be willing to undergo a medical and substance-use examination.
- Be physically fit to work on construction sites and at heights.
- Be willing to travel and work at different building sites across the Western Cape.
- Be prepared to sign a 12-month Training Agreement.
Recommended Experience for the Health and Safety Programme
Previous experience is recommended and may include formal employment or participation in an EPWP work-based programme involving:
- The advertised trade.
- Facility maintenance.
- Roadworks.
- Cleaning environments.
- Street sweeping.
- Washing bins.
- Cleaning sites.
- Waste management.
- Renewable energy projects such as solar or wind energy.
Applicants with relevant previous experience should ensure that it is accurately reflected on their SA Youth profile.
Health and Safety Officer Stipend
Successful participants will receive:
Monthly Stipend: R3,000
Monthly Allowance: R2,000
The stipend and allowance are listed separately in the supplied programme information.
Western Cape Government Electrical Apprenticeship 2026
Reference Number: APPELECWC
The Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure is also inviting unemployed West Coast residents to apply for its Electrical Apprenticeship Programme 2026.
The programme is aimed at young people interested in developing practical skills for an electrical artisan career.
Training includes theoretical, simulation and practical workplace components.
Participants may receive exposure to:
- Theoretical electrical training.
- Simulation training.
- On-site practical training.
- Health and safety requirements.
- Maintenance of work areas.
- Administrative activities related to the training programme.
Electrical Apprenticeship Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Be unemployed.
- Reside in the West Coast.
- Have NQF Level 1, Grade 9 or NCV Level 2 with Pure Mathematics.
- Be in good health.
- Be willing to undergo a medical and substance-use examination.
- Be physically fit to work on construction sites.
- Be physically capable of working at heights.
- Be willing to travel to different building sites across the Western Cape.
Previous training in the advertised trade will be an advantage.
Applicants should pay particular attention to the Pure Mathematics requirement when determining whether they qualify.
Electrical Apprenticeship Stipend and Allowance
Successful Electrical Apprenticeship participants will receive:
Monthly Stipend: R5,500
Monthly Allowance: R2,000
Based on the two separately advertised components, this amounts to R7,500 per month in stipend and allowance combined.
Documents Required
Shortlisted candidates may be requested to upload certified copies of the following documents to SA Youth.Mobi:
- South African ID.
- Highest educational certificate.
Applicants should ensure that their SA Youth profiles contain accurate and up-to-date personal, educational and contact information.
Important Information Before Applying
These opportunities are specifically advertised for qualifying West Coast residents and are not presented as a nationwide intake.
Applicants should also note the different age and educational requirements. The Health and Safety Officer programme is for candidates aged 18–34, while the Electrical Apprenticeship is for candidates aged 18–30.
Applicants must use the correct programme reference:
HOSOWC – Health and Safety Officer NQF Level 4 Training Programme
APPELECWC – Electrical Apprenticeship
How to Apply
Applications for both Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure opportunities must be submitted through SA Youth.Mobi.
Register or log in to your SA Youth.Mobi account, complete or update your profile and search for the relevant opportunity using the appropriate reference number.
Health and Safety Officer: HOSOWC
Electrical Apprenticeship: APPELECWC
Applicants without internet access at home may use available facilities such as a local library, Thusong Centre, E-Centre, Youth Café or internet café, or apply using a smartphone.
Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026 at 24:00
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow enough time to resolve login, password or profile-related problems before the deadline.