Apprentice: Electrician (Bloemfontein, Durban, Koedoespoort, Salt River, North End, Cambridge) at Transnet

Position Purpose

• The purpose of apprenticeship is to prepare a learner to operate independently and productively in preparation of being a Competent Qualified Artisan.  The electrician apprentice will be trained to plan and prepare, install, manufacture, connect, assemble, test and inspect, commission control systems, installations, and assemblies, maintain, modify and repair equipment, and apply the knowledge and skills obtained in a variety of contexts.

Position Outputs

• Expected outcome is the ability to plan and prepare work site, equipment, tools, consumables and materials for trade related activities and operations, use hand, power and measuring tools, install, assemble, fit, connect electrical equipment and control systems.  Test, inspect, commission, maintain and repair electrical equipment, control systems,  installations,  assemblies etc.

Qualifications and Experience

• N2 SUBJECTS:
• Electrical Trade Theory,
• Industrial Electronics,
• Engineering Science,
• Mathematics (Pure) 

or

• N3-6   SUBJECTS:
• Industrial Electronics,
• Mathematics (Pure),
• Engineering Science,
• Electrotechnology,
• Industrial Technology/ Industrial Electronics 

or

• NCV Level 4:
• Fundamentals;
• First Additional Language (English),
• Mathematics (Pure),
• Life Orientation,
• Vocational subjects;
• Electrical Principles & Practice,
• Workshop Practice,
• Electronic Control & Digital Electronics
• Optional (choose one),
• Electrical Systems & construction,
• Renewable energy Technologies 

or

• Technical Grade 12:
• Life Orientation,
• Mathematics (Pure),
• Electrical Technology,
• Physical Science,
• Engineering and Graphic Design,
• Home Language,
• First Additional language.
• Age between 18 and 35 years.

Competencies

• Problem Solving. Communication Skills. Analytical Skills. Teamwork