120 Artisan Apprenticeship Opportunities for Unemployed Youth
The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the 2026 Apprenticeships Programme, offering 120 apprenticeship opportunities across various artisan trades.
This programme is designed to equip young people with practical skills, accredited technical training, and valuable workplace experience, creating a strong pathway toward becoming a qualified artisan in South Africa.
Apprenticeship Closing Date
16 January 2026
Apprenticeship Location
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Gauteng, South Africa
Available Apprenticeship Trades for 2026
The City of Tshwane’s Learning and Development Division, an accredited training provider, offers a structured apprenticeship programme in the following trades:
Electrical Apprenticeship – 30 Posts
Reference Number: TLMA-E-2026
Welding Apprenticeship – 15 Posts
Reference Number: TLMA-W-2026
Vehicle Mechanics Apprenticeship – 30 Posts
Reference Number: TLMA-V-2026
Boilermaking Apprenticeship – 15 Posts
Reference Number: TLMA-B-2026
Plumbing Apprenticeship – 15 Posts
Reference Number: TLMA-P-2025
Fitting and Turning Apprenticeship – 15 Posts
Reference Number: TLMA-F-2026
Important: Applicants must apply separately for each apprenticeship trade and must quote the correct reference number on their application.
Apprenticeship Stipend
Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R2 792.44, paid for the duration of the apprenticeship programme.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for the City of Tshwane Apprenticeships Programme 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Technical Matric, NCV Level 4, or an N2 Certificate
• Mathematics and Physical Science
• Relevant trade theory
• A genuine interest in becoming a qualified artisan
• Commitment, discipline, and willingness to complete technical training
Additional Information
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualifying applicants with disabilities, subject to institutional thresholds and the inherent requirements of the trade.
• Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals and women.
• Applicants who already hold a trade test certificate in any of the listed trades will not be considered.
• Any form of misrepresentation or submission of fraudulent information will lead to disqualification.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit the following documents:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copies of qualifications (Technical Matric, NCV Level 4, or N2 Certificate)
• Academic transcripts
Applications must clearly indicate the apprenticeship trade applied for and the correct reference number.
Applications can be submitted through the City of Tshwane official recruitment channels as advertised, including the municipality’s website or designated application platforms.
Closing Date: 16 January 2026
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Why Apply for a City of Tshwane Apprenticeship?
This apprenticeship programme offers:
• Accredited artisan training
• Practical on-the-job experience
• A recognised pathway to trade testing
• Improved employment prospects in technical and engineering industries
• Exposure to a metropolitan working environment
