We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2023 Artisan Development Programme for Unemployed Youth at eThekwini Municipality.
The eThekwini Municipality in South Africa is thrilled to announce the Artisan Development Programme for Unemployed Youth 2023. We are inviting passionate and eligible individuals interested in pursuing a career as artisans to take part in our various trade training programmes.
Programmes Available
The following opportunities are available for artisan development:
- Diesel Mechanic
- Reference Number: ETH230525-17
- Job Number: ARTISANDEVDIESELMEC2023
- Electrical
- Reference Number: ETH230525-20
- Job Number: ARTISANDEVELECTRICAL2023
- Auto Electrical
- Reference Number: ETH230525-19
- Job Number: ARTISANDEVAUTOELEC2023
- Millwright
- Reference Number: ETH230525-18
- Job Number: ARTISANDEVMILLWRIGHT2023
- Carpentry
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- Reference Number: ETH230525-16
- Job Number: ARTISANDEVCARPENTRY2023
All these opportunities fall under the Community Development Projects branch of the Outreach & Capacity Building Department, managed by the eThekwini Municipal Academy.
Benefits of the Programme
The Artisan Development Programme offers trainees a genuine chance to gain hands-on experience in their chosen trade over a period not exceeding three years. The programme includes both on-site practical training and theory instruction at a training institution. Upon completion, participants will undertake a formal trade test to qualify as artisans in their respective fields.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this programme, you must:
- Hold a minimum N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject, OR
- Have completed Technical Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering science and the relevant trade theory subject, OR
- Possess a relevant N6 certificate or National Technical Diploma (S or N stream) that is directly related to the trade theory subjects.
- Be a resident of eThekwini (proof of residence required).
- Be a South African citizen with a valid ID.
- Be unemployed.
- Show passion and interest in the field applied for.
- Be between the age of 18-35 years.
- Not have participated in a similar apprenticeship programme before.
Candidates must be willing to undergo various pre-assessments as part of the recruitment process.
Application Procedure
Candidates interested in the Artisan Development Programme for Unemployed Youth 2023 should apply by referencing the respective job number for the chosen trade. Detailed application instructions will be provided by the eThekwini Municipal Academy.
Application Dates
Applications are open until 15th June 2023.