The City of Cape Town will employ and train 90 apprentices over the next two years in the plumbing, bricklaying, carpentry, painting, and electrical and mechanical trades.
“The Accelerated Apprentice Training Programme is part of the City’s strategic aim to create a city of opportunity,” says Shehaam Sims, Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services.
Of the 90 positions, 53 apprenticeships are being offered in the engineering sector, and another 37 in the construction sector.
Applicants for the engineering jobs will need a minimum of a matric pass in maths and sciences, or four engineering related subjects at N3 level, or NCV Level 4 for engineering.
Applicants for the construction jobs will require a minimum Grade 11 pass with maths, or four construction related subjects at N2 level, or NCV Level 4 for construction.
“We are looking for 90 enthusiastic ‘appies’ of any age, race or gender to take up these opportunities to receive on-the-job training and to serve the municipality with great passion and dedication,” says Councillor Sims.
Successful candidates will undergo training for two years at a Further Education Training (FET) college, whilst earning a salary as an apprentice with the City in Utility Services, Housing or Transport, Roads and Storm Water.
The applications’ closing date has been extended to Friday, 21 October 2011. Application forms are available from various libraries and municipal training centres across the city.
For more information, please contact the City of Cape Town’s training advisor on 021 593 4642 ext 222.
