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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. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe Accelerated Apprentice Training Programme is part of the City\u2019s strategic aim to create a city of opportunity,\u201d says Shehaam Sims, Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services. <\/p>\n
Of the 90 positions, 53 apprenticeships are being offered in the engineering sector, and another 37 in the construction sector. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are looking for 90 enthusiastic \u2018appies\u2019 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,\u201d says Councillor Sims. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
The applications\u2019 closing date has been extended to Friday, 21 October 2011. Application forms are available from various libraries and municipal training centres across the city. <\/p>\n
For more information, please contact the City of Cape Town\u2019s training advisor on 021 593 4642 ext 222. <\/p>\n
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