Columbus Stainless: Apprenticeship Programme – Apply Now

ByRainbow Time

Columbus Stainless invites suitably qualified South African candidates to apply for apprenticeship opportunities across various technical trades. This structured training programme, running for up to four years, offers practical workplace exposure and skills development in areas such as engineering, maintenance, and electrical disciplines, creating a strong foundation for a long-term career in plant maintenance.

  • Position: Apprenticeships (Various Trades)
  • Duration: Up to 4 years
  • Stipend: Not specified
  • Location: Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Mpumalanga
  • Closing Date: 25 December 2025

Applicants should hold a minimum of an N3 or Matric with Mathematics and Science, or an NCV Level 4 qualification including these subjects, and demonstrate a practical, logical approach with an interest in equipment maintenance. Candidates must be medically fit, willing to work shifts and overtime when required, and preference will be given to residents of the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 25 December 2025.

Apprenticeships

Applicants are invited to be trained for a period up to 4 years in one of the following trades:

  • Millwrights
  • Boilermakers
  • Fitting & Turning
  • Fitters
  • Diesel Mechanics
  • Instrumentation
  • Electricians

You do not necessarily need extensive experience, but we do require the following:

  • A minimum of an N3/Matric with Mathematics and Science (with a minimum of 40% for each)
    OR
  • 7 subjects (including Mathematics and Science) at NCV Level 4 (with a minimum of 40% for each)
  • Practical and logical, with an interest in equipment maintenance
  • Medically fit
  • South African citizenship
  • A willingness to work shifts and overtime, as required
  • Preference will be given to candidates residing in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality

In return, you will be trained for an outstanding career in plant maintenance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by uploading a detailed CV together with all required supporting documents through the official Columbus Stainless careers platforms at www.columbus.co.za or via https://columbus.mciddirecthire.com/external/currentopportunities. Applicants are advised to ensure that copies of qualifications and proof of residence are included, and that a valid cellphone number is clearly indicated on the CV for further communication.

IMPORTANT – Please:
  • Include copies of your qualifications
  • Include a copy of your proof of residency of Steve Tshwete Local Municipality
  • Indicate your preferred cellphone number on your CV for SMS communication
Closing date: 25 December 2025

If you have not been contacted within 6 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. While every attempt has been made to ensure that the details contained in this advertisement are correct, any inadvertent error or omission will not prejudice the rights or obligations of Columbus Stainless and will be rectified immediately upon discovery.

This is the only official advertisement. Columbus, its employees, or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. By applying for this training, you give Columbus Stainless consent to process your personal information in terms of POPIA. Columbus Stainless will treat your personal information with confidentiality, for the purpose it is intended for and in compliance with POPIA.