The eThekwini Municipality is offering an exciting opportunity for unemployed youth to apply for the Artisan Development Programme 2025 in the trade of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration.
This training programme is designed to help young people gain essential technical skills, hands-on experience, and industry-recognized qualifications to become certified artisans. The programme runs for up to three years, combining theoretical classroom learning at an accredited institution with practical, on-site training within eThekwini facilities.
Upon successful completion, apprentices will undergo a trade test to qualify as Artisans in Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration.
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this Artisan Development Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Educational Requirements:
• Minimum N2 Certificate (including relevant trade theory subject); OR
• Technical/Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science/Engineering Science, and trade theory; OR
• N6 Certificate or National Technical Diploma (S or N stream) related to the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration trade.
2. General Requirements:
• Must be an eThekwini Resident (proof of residence required)
• Must be a South African citizen with a valid ID
• Must be unemployed
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years
• Must have a genuine passion for the air-conditioning and refrigeration field
• Must not have participated in a similar apprenticeship programme before
3. Selection Process:
• Applicants will undergo verbal, written, and medical assessments as part of the recruitment process.
Programme Details
• Duration: Up to 3 years
• Training Includes:
• Theoretical learning at an accredited technical institution
• Practical, on-site experience with municipal air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
• Certification: Trade Test (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration) upon completion
• Accreditation: Regulated by SETA/QCTO and the National Artisan Moderating Body (NAMB)
Benefits
Details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Participants will gain valuable experience, technical knowledge, and qualifications to improve their employability and career prospects in HVAC, refrigeration, and engineering industries.
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