Job Alert: Portable Skills Training Programme 2026 – Start Your Own Career
If you’re 15 or older and looking for a way to learn a new skill that can help you earn money or start a small business, this job blog post is for you. Evander Mines is opening a special training program called the Portable Skills Training Programme 2026. It is designed to give people in the Govan Mbeki Municipal Area in Mpumalanga, South Africa, the chance to learn practical skills that can be used anywhere. The deadline to apply is 25 November 2025, and all courses will be held right in the Govan Mbeki area.
What Is Evander Mines?
Evander Mines is a well-known mining company that cares about the community. They spend money on projects that help people learn, grow, and get better jobs. One of their main projects is the Portable Skills Training Programme, which helps people who don’t have a job now to pick up skills that can lead to real work or a small business.
Why You Might Want to Join
The program is aimed at anyone who wants to:
- Learn a skill that can bring in money right away.
- Start a small business on their own.
- Get a recognized certificate that shows what you can do.
- Have a chance to get hired by local companies.
If you’re a young adult or anyone who is unemployed and ready to learn something useful, this can be a good fit.
What the Training Covers
The training is split into a few main areas. Each one starts with a basic “Pre‑Trade Test” that gives a short introduction to the work and hands‑on practice. Once you pass, you can move on to the full course. Below are the fields offered:
1. Basic Farming / Vegetation Production
Learn how to grow crops, prepare soil, plant, and manage a small farm or garden. This is great for anyone who wants to grow their own food or sell produce locally.
2. Basic Mechanics
This course covers simple car and machine repair. You’ll learn how to check for problems, fix them, and keep things running smoothly. You could use this skill to start a small repair shop or help friends and family with vehicle maintenance.
3. Basic Sewing
Here you’ll pick up the basics of making clothes, fixing garments, and working with different fabrics. If you enjoy sewing or think you could start a small tailoring shop, this is the right place to learn.
4. Basic Bricklaying
You’ll get hands‑on training in building with bricks, plastering walls, and simple construction work. This is useful if you want a job in construction or plan to offer services to build or repair homes.
All courses finish with an accredited certificate that you can show to employers or use to launch your own business.
Who Can Apply
You need to meet a few simple requirements before you can start:
- Have a Grade 10–12 qualification.
- Be able to speak and write a little in English.
- Be currently without a job.
- Want to work hard and be part of a team.
- Be in good health and able to do the physical work.
- Be ready to learn new things and adapt.
- Pass a quick test that shows you’re ready for training.
- Have no criminal record.
- Submit real, honest documents – fake paperwork will cancel your application.
How to Apply
If you think you fit the bill, send in your application by email. You’ll need to prepare these documents:
- A current CV that lists your contact information.
- A recent copy of your ID (not older than 3 months).
- A certified copy of your highest qualification (Grade 10–12).
- Proof that you live in the Govan Mbeki area (a utility bill or a rental agreement).
- A short letter telling the trainers why you want to join and which training field interests you.
All documents must be certified, which means you need to have them officially stamped or signed by a trusted authority.
Email your application and supporting documents to: sifiso.mathebula@emines.co.za
Make sure you finish everything before 25 November 2025 – that is the final date to apply.
Wrap‑Up
The Portable Skills Training Programme is a chance to step out of unemployment and build a real skill set that can help you earn money or start your own small business. Whether you’re into farming, fixing cars, sewing clothes, or building homes, the program has a place for you. Apply before the deadline, bring your certificates, and get ready to learn and grow in the Govan Mbeki area.
Good luck, and we hope to see your application soon!