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AECI is inviting unemployed youth to apply for Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship Programme 2024 / 2025.

AECI Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeships 2024 / 2025

Required outputs: Functional

• Acquire knowledge and skills of Artisan in your designated trade. (Mechanical Fitter Apprentice).
• Participate in the formal training plan for the apprenticeship; make reasonable progress to achieve the competencies in this regard; attend the necessary training or assessments related hereto.
• Perform duties required and make reasonable progress to achieve the competencies in the training plan.
• As instructed, undertake and attend any training or assessment related to the training plan. (Shukela Training Centre) 60 days training block each year).
• Keep the training record (logbook) in possession, and produce it to the employer and/or training organisation, when requested. (Apprentice and Fitter Mentor).
• Acknowledge that all workplace instructions and other material that comes into the apprentice’s possession, as a result of training, remains the property of employer.
• Maintain, repair and carry out Scheduled Maintenance to plant equipment, such as pumps, Centrifuges, steam traps and Steam reticulation equipment under guidance of qualified Artisans, from the Utilities Maintenance Department.
• Work effectively with others to successfully complete maintenance activities and objectives.
• Adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, work instructions, guidelines, regulations / legislation and programs & proactive action to identify and correct potential unsafe conditions and acts.
• Assist Fitter in carrying out daily routine maintenance activities in the various AECI Property Services plants, and assist with breakdowns.
• Assist with the Maintenance Fitter assigned for Standby Duty in the second year of Apprenticeship program.
• Efficient use of power tools & Hand Tools.
• Adhering to AECI safety standards and codes of practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
• An N3 (required to apply for Trade Test) is essential.
• Driver’s license will be a benefit.
• Basic understanding of process plant and the importance of maintenance.
• Must be able to obtain health clearance to work in a chemical environment.
• Mechanical experience will be a benefit.
• Hand and Power tools will be a benefit.

How to apply

Click here to apply online for AECI Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeships 2024 / 2025.

Note: Late applications will not be considered.

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