SAFCOL Apprenticeships 2025 (Artisan Development Programme)
Deadline: 09 October 2024
Location: Makhado, South Africa
SAFCOL Apprenticeships 2025
South African Forestry Company SOC Limited (SAFCOL) invites unemployed youth to submit applications for the Artisan Development Apprentice Programme.
They will do the workplace training at our sawmill Timbadola near Louise Trichardt (Makhado).
SAFCOL is striving to be the employer of choice by an unwavering commitment to facilitate sustainable economic empowerment of communities and wealth creation.
Eligibility
Learners will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the apprenticeship. Applications are invited from unemployed youth who wish to pursue a career as an Artisan.
The suitable candidates will be granted an opportunity to be enrolled at a recognised Training Centre to learn and develop as artisan over a period of three years.
Available Apprenticeship trades
Apprenticeship programme consist of the following artisan trades:
- Fitter & Turner
- Millwright
- Electrical
- Diesel Mechanic (Motor trade)
- Boiler Making
Recruitment Conditions
When making the final selection, preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals, people with disabilities, females and youths from communities adjacent to our plantations and communities we have signed social compact with.
On successful completion of the occupational knowledge, practical and workplace learning, the Skills Development Act requires that apprentices undergo a final summative assessment (Trade test) to be certified as a qualified artisan.
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Requirements
- Must be South African Citizen
- Must be an unemployed youth between 18 to 35 years old
- Must have passed/completed grade 12 (not a prerequisite but recommended)
- Must have a minimum of N2 or Level 3 Technical Vocational, Education & Training (TVET) certificate with the relevant trade theory
How to apply
Attach the following certified document copies with your application letter:
- Highest WET certificate obtained with relevant trade theory
- Matric Certificate/ statement of results/ High school results
- Identity document
- Curriculum Vitae
Applications should be sent via to: apprenticeship@safcol.co.za
Queries to: Thinawanga Reliason Ndou 013 754 2900 / 2700/ 083 675 1086
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