SABT Apprenticeships (Durban, KwaZulu-Natal) South Africa 2021 - 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

28 May 2021 (at 23:59).
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:

South African Bulk Terminals (SABT) is a leading business unit, established in Bidvest Freight, the freight management arm of the listed Bidvest Group.
SABT operates and owns DBS and RBT, two elite bulk terminals, located in the Port of Durban. The company has over 180 permanent staff members, all skilled in the many aspects of the business. SABT has a number of training programmes, as well as close technical cooperation that has grain handling facilities overseas.
The commodities that are both imported and exported by the terminals are wheat, rice, maize, sunflower seeds, soya beans, as well as soya bean meal- used for animal feed and human consumption. RBT also exports fluorspar, which is a mineral mined specifically in the North West.

DETAILS ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Duration: 36 months

SABT is offering a number of apprenticeship opportunities as part of its Skills Development Strategy. The programme has 6 positions available (2 within each trade) and is aimed at members of the youth who are unemployed.

The candidate will be trained in the following trades :

Boilermaking (Number of positions available: 2)
Mechanical Fitter (Number of positions available: 2)
Electrical (Number of positions available: 2)

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:

Must be a South African Citizen
Must be a member of the youth (under the age of 35)
Must have completed an N2 with a relevant trade theory (must be completed/ certificated)
Must be unemployed
Must have an excellent command of the English language (written and oral communication skills)
Must NOT be enrolled (currently) in another internship/ apprenticeship/ work programme
Must be interested in technology
Must have a desire to become an artisan
Must have previous work experience (advantageous)
Must be able to travel to and from the workplace for the duration of the programme
Must be willing to partake in an assessment process prior to being selected
Must be willing to undergo a medical examination before employment
Must be able to work well in a team
Must have a positive attitude
Must be willing to learn
Must be physically fit

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP POSITION:

Applicants must download and complete the SABT Apprenticeship Application Form (pdf format)

Attach the following documents to your application form:

A cover letter stating why you are applying for the programme
A 3 page (or less) Curriculum Vitae (must be in MS Word or PDF)
Certified copies of your theory certificates/ qualifications
A certified copy of your Identity Document
A certified copy of your proof of residence

Email your application to: iwanttowork@sabulk.co.za
Quote the following code in the subject line: “APPIE2021”

Please note:

SABT is NOT obligated to fulfil this position
SABT is an Equal Opportunities Employer and conducts its selection process in accordance with the guidelines of the Employment Equity Act
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups
Only successful applicants will be contact. If you have not heard a response by 30 June 2021, consider your application unsuccessful
Training and work-based activities will be conducted in Durban
After completing the programme, candidates are NOT guaranteed further or permanent employment

CONTACT THE APPRENTICESHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this apprenticeship programme, please contact SABT directly:
Contact portal: https://sabulk.co.za/resources
Telephone number: 031 327 5000
Email address: info@sabulk.co.za