The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Academy (ACRA) is looking for South African youth who are out of work and want a new career. They will offer a fully paid apprenticeship that teaches the skills needed to become a qualified air‑conditioning and refrigeration technician. This is a great chance to learn a trade, earn a certificate, and build a future in a field that keeps people cool and food safe.
Apprenticeship deadline and locations
- Application deadline: 20 November 2025
- Apprentices will train in one of three places:
- Kempton Park, Gauteng
- Pinetown, KwaZulu‑Natal
- Kimberly, Northern Cape
What the apprenticeship is all about
ACRA is gathering a list of young people who want to learn how to install, maintain, and repair air‑conditioning and refrigeration systems. The program is funded by the HWSETA, so you won’t have to pay anything. After the training, you will receive a recognized trade qualification that can open doors to many jobs. The goal is to give unemployed youth a solid technical skill set that can lead to steady work.
Who can apply?
You need to meet these simple requirements:
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You must be younger than 34.
- You need to live close to one of the three training sites listed above.
- You must have finished Grade 12.
- You should have a Level 4 or higher qualification in Engineering Studies, including Mathematics and Physical Science.
- You must be currently without a job.
- Both male and female applicants are welcome.
What to send in your application
Send the following documents as scanned copies:
- A short résumé (CV).
- A certified copy of your Grade 12 certificate.
- Certified copies of any Level 4 or higher qualifications.
- A certified copy of your ID.
When you email the files, put the province you want to study in the subject line. For example: “Application – Kempton Park” or “Application – Pinetown.”
How to apply
The easiest way to join is to email your documents to projects@acra.co.za. Include a clear subject line that says which location you’re applying for. After your email lands, a member of the ACRA team will review your file and let you know what happens next.
Need more info? Contact the branch nearest you
Gauteng Branch – Head Office
203 Element Road, Chloorkop, Kempton Park
Phone: (011) 393 1642 / 082 936 4183
Email: info@acra.co.zaKwaZulu‑Natal Branch
21 Nipper Road, New Germany, Durban
Phone: (031) 202 3103
Email: acrakzn@acra.co.zaNorthern Cape Branch
75 Old De Beers Road, Kimberley, 8301
Phone: (053) 833 1903 / 083 261 5728
Email: acranc@acra.co.za
If you have questions about the training, the application process, or the qualification you will receive, feel free to call or email the branch that is closest to you. ACRA is ready to help you start a new path that could lead to a rewarding career.
This is a real chance for young people in South Africa to move from unemployment to a skilled trade that is always needed. Don’t miss the 20 November 2025 deadline and send in your documents soon. Good luck!