Electrician Apprenticeship – Ekurhuleni West TVET College – Tembisa, Gauteng | Apply by 18 September 2026
Institution: Ekurhuleni West TVET College (EWC)
Programme: Apprenticeship – Electrician (Red Seal Certificate)
Campus: Tembisa Campus, Gauteng
Reference Number: EWC/TEM/02/COS ELECTRICIAN
Employment Type: Temporary Apprenticeship
Programme Duration: 3 Years
Stipend: Paid stipend – amount not specified
Commencement Date: 01 October 2026
Closing Date: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 12h00
Overview
Ekurhuleni West TVET College is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for its 3-year Electrician Apprenticeship Programme at the Tembisa Campus.
The programme provides candidates with an opportunity to undertake apprenticeship training in the electrical field, with the advertised programme leading towards an Electrician Red Seal Certificate.
Successful candidates are expected to begin the programme on 01 October 2026 and will receive a stipend during the apprenticeship.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A National Senior Certificate (Matric) with passed Mathematics and Science.
- NC(V) Level 4 Electrical.
- N3 Electrical.
Candidates should ensure that they provide proof of the required qualifications and academic results when submitting their applications.
Key Responsibilities and Training
The source advertisement does not provide specific day-to-day duties for apprentices.
The opportunity is advertised as a three-year Electrician Apprenticeship, and successful candidates will participate in the applicable apprenticeship programme and associated training.
Candidates must also be prepared to undergo the required medical and placement assessments.
Requirements and Skills
Suitable candidates should:
– Meet all specified academic requirements.
– Be prepared to participate in a three-year apprenticeship.
– Be available to commence on 01 October 2026.
– Be prepared to undergo medical testing.
– Be prepared to undergo placement testing.
– Provide complete and accurate supporting documentation.
Participation in the medical and placement tests does not guarantee placement in the programme.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A comprehensive and updated CV.
- Details of three contactable references.
- Email addresses for all three references.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copies of qualifications and/or academic results.
Important: The advertisement specifically states that references should include email addresses and no cellphone contacts.
Applicants must also clearly mark their application with the correct post title and reference number.
Selection Process
Candidates must be prepared to undergo:
- Medical tests.
- Placement tests.
Taking part in these assessments does not automatically guarantee acceptance or placement in the apprenticeship programme.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 60 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Ekurhuleni West TVET College reserves the right to withdraw the position at any time.
Possible Interview Questions
Candidates should prepare for questions such as:
- Why do you want to become a qualified electrician?
- Why are you interested in completing your apprenticeship through Ekurhuleni West TVET College?
- What did you learn during your N3 Electrical studies?
- What practical knowledge did you gain through NC(V) Level 4 Electrical?
- Why is safety important when working with electricity?
- What steps would you take before working on an electrical circuit?
- How do Mathematics and Science apply to electrical work?
- How would you respond if you were given a technical instruction you did not understand?
- Are you prepared to complete the full three-year programme?
- What are your career plans after qualifying as an electrician?
CV Tips
Your CV should clearly highlight your electrical qualifications near the top of the document.
Include:
- National Senior Certificate / Matric.
- Mathematics and Science results.
- NC(V) Level 4 Electrical.
- N3 Electrical.
- Electrical subjects completed.
- Practical electrical training or workshop experience.
- Relevant academic projects.
- Any workplace, volunteer or practical experience.
- Technical and safety-related certificates, where applicable.
Make sure your three references include email addresses, as specifically required by the advertisement.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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