Siemens Energy Apprentice – Fitter or Turner – Wadeville, Gauteng | Open Until Filled
Company: Siemens Energy (Pty) Ltd
Position: Apprentice – Fitter or Turner
Location: Wadeville, Gauteng, South Africa
Job ID: 303422
Organisation: Transformation of Industry
Business Unit: Industrial Steam Turbines & Generators
Employment Type: Fixed-Term / Full-Time Apprenticeship
Work Arrangement: Office / Site-Based
Experience Level: Entry-Level / Graduate
Programme Duration: 48 Months
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Overview
Siemens Energy is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for its Fitter or Turner Apprenticeship at its Wadeville operations in Gauteng.
The opportunity forms part of the Siemens Energy Apprenticeship Scheme (SEAS), a structured 48-month programme combining institutional learning with practical on-the-job training.
The programme is designed to develop the technical knowledge and practical skills required for candidates to work towards obtaining a Trade Test Certificate.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with relevant TVET N3–N6 subjects or an NC(V) Level 4 qualification who want to build a career as a skilled artisan within the energy and engineering industry.
Apprenticeship Training
Successful apprentices will participate in:
- Institutional training.
- Practical on-the-job training.
- Technical skills development.
- Workplace-based learning.
- Practical exposure within an engineering environment.
- Mentorship and coaching.
- Continuous learning and development.
- Training towards achieving the applicable Trade Test Certificate.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Candidates must have passed the following subjects at a TVET College:
N3–N6 Route
- Mathematics N3–N6.
- Engineering Science N3–N6.
- Mechanotechnology N3–N6.
- Engineering Drawings N3–N6.
OR NC(V) Level 4 Route
Candidates with a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 should have the following subjects:
- Engineering Processes.
- Professional Engineering Practice.
- Applied Engineering Technology.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have a clear criminal record.
- Be hardworking and driven.
- Be able to work under pressure.
- Be able to meet deadlines.
- Be proactive.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
- Have fault-finding skills.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Siemens Energy is looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Good written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Administration and time-management ability.
- A proactive attitude.
- Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
- A practical, common-sense approach to everyday situations.
- Respectful and consistent treatment of others.
- Initiative and the ability to manage their own workflow.
- Persistence and resilience.
- Patience when working in challenging environments.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to assist and support other team members.
Key Responsibilities
The advertisement does not provide a detailed list of individual day-to-day duties. The primary responsibility of successful apprentices will be to participate fully in the 48-month institutional and workplace training programme.
Apprentices will be expected to:
– Participate in theoretical and institutional training.
– Complete assigned practical workplace training.
– Develop Fitting or Turning technical competencies.
– Apply engineering knowledge in a practical environment.
– Follow instructions from qualified personnel and mentors.
– Develop fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
– Meet programme objectives and deadlines.
– Follow applicable workplace and safety procedures.
– Work effectively with colleagues and technical teams.
– Progress towards successfully obtaining a Trade Test Certificate.
Programme Benefits
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to benefit from:
- A structured 48-month apprenticeship.
- Institutional and workplace training.
- Practical engineering experience.
- Mentorship.
- Coaching.
- e-Learning.
- Continuous learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform.
- Exposure to a global energy technology organisation.
- Opportunities to contribute to innovative projects.
- A supportive workplace culture.
- An open feedback culture.
- Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within the company.
About Siemens Energy
Siemens Energy is a global energy technology company supporting customers in the transition towards more sustainable, reliable and affordable energy systems.
The organisation operates internationally and works across technologies and projects aimed at supporting energy transformation and decarbonisation.
The Wadeville apprenticeship sits within Siemens Energy’s Transformation of Industry – Industrial Steam Turbines & Generators business unit.
Possible Interview Questions
Candidates should prepare for questions such as:
- Why do you want to become a Fitter or Turner?
- Why are you interested in completing an apprenticeship with Siemens Energy?
- What did you learn from Engineering Science during your N3–N6 studies?
- How is Engineering Drawing used in fitting and turning?
- What do you understand about Mechanotechnology?
- Tell us about a practical engineering project or workshop task you have completed.
- How would you approach a mechanical fault that you have not encountered before?
- Why is attention to detail important when working with engineering components?
- How do you manage pressure and technical deadlines?
- What do you hope to achieve after completing the 48-month apprenticeship?
Candidates should also prepare for basic technical questions relating to Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawings, Mechanotechnology and general mechanical principles.
CV Tips
Tailor your CV towards the Fitter or Turner trade and clearly show your technical qualifications.
Highlight:
- Your N3, N4, N5 or N6 qualification, where applicable.
- Mathematics.
- Engineering Science.
- Mechanotechnology.
- Engineering Drawings.
- NC(V) Level 4 subjects, if applying through the NC(V) route.
- Workshop or practical training.
- Mechanical projects.
- Fault-finding experience.
- Technical skills.
- Safety-related training or certificates.
- Any relevant workplace, vacation, volunteer or practical experience.
Candidates without formal employment experience should focus on TVET practical work, workshop activities, engineering projects and technical assignments that demonstrate mechanical ability and willingness to learn.
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