Astrapak Apprenticeship South Africa 2021 - 2022

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

15 February 2021 (at 17:00).
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
 

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE APPRENTICESHIP:

Berry | Astrapak is a speciality manufacturer of a vaiety of rigid moulded, and thermoformed plastic packaging products. The company has 2 major divisions: Moulding division, which is the biggest divions and has 6 plants in South Africa, and Forming division, which has 2 plants in South Africa (Thermopac and Plastform).

Astrapak serves various markets within the African market, including: personal care, food services, dairy and automotive industries. The company currently employs approximately 1500 people
 

DETAILS ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME:

Astrapak are inviting suitable candidates to join their Apprenticeship programme, for the following trades: Draughtsman, Electrician, Fitting, Millwright, Tool Making.

Candidates will undergo job training within the Maintenance department and attend
Technical Theory classes (TT blocks), at a Technical college selected by Astrapak, in order to further their knowledge and skills within Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

The Apprenticeship programme will include a Trade Test, whereby successful candidates will qualify as Artisans after the completion of the programme.
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

  • Education requirement: must have completed Matric (NSC) or equivalent
  • Education requirement: must have completed a N2 in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (minimum)
  • Must have passed Pure Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
  • Must be highly ambitious and driven
  • Must be willing to learn and inquisitive
  • Must be interested in pursuing a career in either of these fields: Draughtsman, Electrician, Fitting, Millwright, Tool Making
  • Candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted by email to: lihledlamini@berryglobal.com

Attach the following documents to your application email:

  • Detailed comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of tertiary qualification
  • Copy of academic records / statement of results

 

CONTACT THE APPRENTICESHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this apprenticeship programme, please contact Astrapak directly:
Telephone number: 010 015 5200
Email address: Astrapaksales@berryglobal.com
Alternatively, you may submit a query via their contact page: https://www.rpc-astrapak.com/contact