Transnet Corporate Centre is looking for young South Africans to join its Boilermaker Apprentice Programme 2025 (ref req3829). If you’re 18 to 35 years old and ready to learn a hands‑on trade that can lead to a solid career, this could be the right opportunity for you.
About the Apprenticeship
The program runs in Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal. It blends classroom lessons with real‑world practice so you’ll finish the year as a fully trained boilermaker ready to work on large industrial projects.
Apply before 9 December 2025 to secure your spot.
What You’ll Do
- Get ready for job sites – plan tools, set up equipment, and arrange materials.
- Build and put together metal parts, using hand tools and power machines.
- Check and test completed installations to make sure they work correctly.
- Fix and adjust parts or whole systems when something is wrong.
- Use both theory and hands‑on skills in different industrial settings.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the course you should be able to:
- Organise the right tools and materials for a job and work safely with them.
- Operate hand, power, and measuring tools without risk.
- Fit, join, and connect metal components to create a finished product.
- Run tests, carry out inspections, keep systems running, and repair problems as they appear.
- Apply what you’ve studied to real work situations and solve practical challenges.
Who Can Apply?
We accept students who meet at least one of these educational backgrounds:
Option 1 – N2 Minimum Subjects
- Mathematics (Pure)
- Engineering Science
- Plating & Structural Drawing
- Engineering Drawing (Draughting)
- Metal Worker’s Theory
- Plater’s Theory
Option 2 – N3 to N6 Subjects
- Mathematics (Pure)
- Engineering Science
- Plating & Structural Drawing
- Engineering Drawing (Draughting)
- Mechanotechnology
Option 3 – NCV Level 4
Core subjects:
- English (FAL)
- Mathematics
- Life Orientation
Vocational subjects:
- Engineering Process
- Professional Engineering Practice
- Applied Engineering Technology
- Welding
Option 4 – Technical Grade 12
- Mechanical Technology (Welding & Metal Work)
- Mathematics
- Life Orientation
- Engineering & Graphic Design
- Physical Science
- Home Language & First Additional Language
Age must be between 18 and 35 years.
Key Skills We Look For
- Problem‑solving – think quickly to fix issues on the job.
- Good communication – explain what you’re doing and listen to others.
- Analytical thinking – understand how parts fit together.
- Teamwork – work with colleagues to finish projects on time.
Equal Opportunity
Transnet is committed to giving everyone a fair shot. We especially welcome applicants from designated groups, including people with disabilities.
Ready to Apply?
Take the next step in your career. Click below to fill out the application for the Transnet Boilermaker Apprentice Programme 2025.
Apply now for the Boilermaker Apprentice Programme 2025
Don’t miss the deadline – submit before 9 December 2025.