Your Next Career Starts Here – Electrical Apprenticeship 2026
If you love fixing things, enjoy working with your hands, and want a steady job that pays well, this is the chance you’ve been looking for. The Electrical Apprenticeship for 2026 is open to South African residents in Gauteng or the Northern Cape. By joining this program, you’ll learn all the skills that make you a certified electrician, and you’ll get paid while you train. The program is run by EASTC Technocentric Varsity together with the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEFDA).
When do you need to apply?
The deadline is 04 January 2026. Make sure you send all your paperwork before that date.
Why an Electrical Apprenticeship is a Smart Choice
Electricians are needed everywhere—from new houses to big office buildings. This apprenticeship will give you:
- Hands‑on training that lets you practice right away.
- A name on your résumé that shows you know real electrical work.
- A clear path into a permanent job, or the chance to start your own business later.
- A look at the real industry while you learn, so you know what to expect when you finish.
If you’re out of work and want a fresh start, this program could be the key to a better future.
Who Can Sign Up?
To qualify for this 2026 apprenticeship you must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Not be working at the moment and not enrolled in a school or training course.
- Have finished Grade 12, with a grade in Mathematics. A background in Physical Science helps, but it isn’t required.
- Be from Gauteng or the Northern Cape.
- If you live in the Northern Cape, be ready to move to Gauteng for classroom training.
People with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
What Documents Do You Need?
Send scanned copies (not photos) of the following:
- Your latest résumé.
- A certified copy of your ID.
- Your Grade 12 results.
- Proof that you live in the required area (a utility bill, for example).
Having these ready will speed up your application.
Money Support While You Learn
If you’re accepted, you’ll get a monthly stipend of R3,000. This helps cover basic living costs while you finish the training.
How to Submit Your Application
- Put all the required documents together.
- Email them to projects@eastc.co.za.
- Use the subject line “Attention To Nomsa” exactly as shown.
That’s it – no more steps needed.
Ready to Start?
The electrical world is full of opportunities. Whether you want to fix lights, set up wiring, or build complex systems, this apprenticeship can give you the training and certification you need. If you meet the eligibility rules, put your documents together and send them before 04 January 2026. Your future could be brighter than ever.
Take that first step. Send your application now. Good luck!