Novus Print is offering apprenticeship opportunities for 2027 at its Montague Gardens facility in Cape Town. The programme is designed for candidates who want to gain practical workplace experience and develop technical skills in the printing and manufacturing industry.
Novus Holdings is a South African company operating across the printing, packaging, publishing and manufacturing sectors. Through Novus Print, the company provides printing and production services supported by specialised technology, equipment and skilled employees.
The Novus Holdings Apprenticeship 2027 will commence in January 2027 and run for 36 months. Training will combine theoretical education with practical experiential learning and will prepare successful candidates for their respective trade tests.
Applications close on 6 September 2026.
Novus Holdings Apprenticeship 2027 Details
- Company: Novus Holdings
- Business: Novus Print
- Programme: Apprenticeship 2027
- Listing reference: novho_000039
- Location: Montague Gardens, Cape Town
- Province: Western Cape
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Job category: Manufacturing, Building and Manual Work
- Contract: Temporary with possibility of being permanent
- Remuneration: Market related
- EE position: Yes
- Programme start: January 2027
- Programme duration: 36 months
- Closing date: 6 September 2026
Available Apprenticeship Trades
Novus Print is offering training opportunities across five specialised printing trades.
Applicants can apply for opportunities in:
- Lithography Press
- Electronic Pre-Press
- Mechanised Bookbinding
- Gravure Press
- Sheetfed Press
These trades form part of the technical and production functions within the printing industry. Apprentices will receive training related to their selected trade while gaining practical exposure during the workplace component of the programme.
About the Novus Print Apprenticeship Programme
The Novus Holdings Apprenticeship 2027 is a structured three-year programme combining theoretical training and workplace-based experiential learning.
The programme is intended to help apprentices develop the technical knowledge and practical skills required for their chosen trade. Training will take place through the academy, Printing SA and Novus Print.
The programme includes:
- Theoretical trade training
- Practical workplace experience
- Technical skills development
- Experiential learning
- Printing industry training
- Exposure to production processes
- Preparation for the relevant trade test
- Workplace-based skills development
Successful applicants will be contracted with the employer and FP&M SETA for the duration of the training.
Apprenticeship Training Structure
The 36-month programme is divided into several phases, beginning with theoretical training before progressing into practical workplace experience.
Phase 1: Theoretical Training
The first phase consists of approximately 3 to 4 months of theoretical training at the academy.
This stage provides apprentices with the foundational knowledge required for their selected trade before they move into the main experiential training component.
The theoretical training supports the practical work that apprentices will undertake during the later stages of the programme.
Phases 2 to 4: Experiential Training
Approximately 26 to 30 months will be spent at Novus Print completing the core experiential component of the apprenticeship.
During this period, apprentices will gain hands-on experience in a professional printing and manufacturing environment. They will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge while developing practical trade skills.
The workplace component is an important part of the apprenticeship and allows candidates to become familiar with technical processes, production environments and workplace requirements.
Novus Apprenticeship Requirements
Candidates must meet the minimum educational requirements to be considered for the programme.
The requirements are:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Minimum 60% for Mathematical Literacy
- Matric certificate or latest results must be attached
- A technical foundation would be advantageous
Applicants who completed Mathematical Literacy should ensure that their results meet the required minimum of 60%.
Candidates should also make sure that their academic documents are clear and available when completing their application.
Technical Background
A technical foundation would be advantageous for applicants.
Candidates with an interest in machinery, printing technology, manufacturing, production processes or practical technical work may find the apprenticeship particularly suitable.
The programme combines classroom-based learning with hands-on training, making an interest in technical and practical work valuable.
What Apprentices Will Learn
The training will depend on the trade selected by the apprentice. The available trades provide exposure to different areas of printing and production.
Depending on the selected trade, apprentices may develop knowledge and skills related to:
- Printing production
- Press operations
- Pre-press processes
- Printing equipment
- Production procedures
- Mechanical and technical processes
- Bookbinding and finishing
- Workplace safety and procedures
- Quality requirements
- Trade-specific technical skills
The purpose of the programme is to develop occupational competence and prepare apprentices for the relevant trade test.
Career Development
The apprenticeship provides candidates with an opportunity to build practical skills while gaining experience in the printing and manufacturing sector.
It may be suitable for Grade 12 candidates who want to pursue a technical career and prefer structured workplace training.
The combination of theoretical education and practical experience can help apprentices develop an understanding of their chosen trade and the requirements of a professional manufacturing environment.
The available trades also provide different career pathways within the broader printing industry, allowing candidates to focus on areas such as press operations, electronic pre-press, bookbinding and printing production.
Apprenticeship Contract
Successful applicants will be contracted with the employer and FP&M SETA for the duration of the training programme.
The position is temporary, with the possibility of becoming permanent.
However, permanent employment is not guaranteed after completion of the apprenticeship. Novus Holdings states that there is no contractual obligation regarding permanent placement in the respective trade after successful completion of the programme.
Applicants should therefore understand that the apprenticeship is primarily a training and skills-development opportunity.
Apprenticeship Location
The Novus Print Apprenticeship 2027 is based in Montague Gardens, Cape Town.
The practical training component will take place at Novus Print, where apprentices will gain workplace experience within the printing and manufacturing environment.
Candidates should ensure that they can attend the required training and workplace activities for the duration of the programme.
Documents to Prepare
Applicants should have their academic documentation ready before submitting an application.
Required documentation includes:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Latest Grade 12 results, where applicable
- Supporting documents requested as part of the application
Candidates should check their documentation carefully and ensure that their academic results are correctly reflected.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the Novus Holdings Apprenticeship 2027 should ensure that they meet the requirements before submitting their application.
Before applying:
- Confirm that you have completed Grade 12.
- Check your Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy results.
- Confirm that your Mathematical Literacy result is at least 60%, if applicable.
- Prepare your Matric certificate or latest results.
- Attach the required supporting documents.
- Check that your application information is accurate.
- Submit your application before the closing date.
Application Closing Date
The application deadline for the Novus Holdings Apprenticeship 2027 is 6 September 2026.
The programme will commence in January 2027 and will run for 36 months.
Candidates who meet the requirements and are interested in technical training within the printing and manufacturing industry should submit their applications before the closing date.
