Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) Apprenticeship South Africa 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
22 March 2022.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
DETAILS ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME:
Location: Ehlanzeni, Gert Sibande and Nkangala districts, Mpumalanga
Duration: 36 months
Stipend: R3 000 per month
Number of positions available: 200
The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency, partnered with Forek Institute of Technology, is offering an apprenticeship opportunities to young South Africans. This programme is funded by the National Skills Fund (NSF) and allows the candidate to embark on three possible trades: Electrical, Plumbing or Welding.
The programme will run for 36 months and the candidate will also receive a monthly stipend during their time as an apprentice. The apprenticeship opportunity will be targeted at various local municipalities/ districts within Mpumalanga.
Trades covered/ offered in the programme:
- Electrical Trade (Number of positions available: 75)
- Plumbing Trade (Number of positions available: 75)
- Welding Trade (Number of positions available: 50)
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 between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
- Must be residing within Mpumalanga
- Must have completed Matric with Pure Mathematics and Physical Science as subjects
- Must have passed the above-mentioned subjects with a Level 4
- Must have an N2 Certificate in the trade-related qualification
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP POSITION:
Applications must be submitted by email to: info@megaapplications.co.za
State the following in your email subject line: "Internship Application"
Attach the following documents to your application:
- A completed MEGA Apprenticeship Application Form
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of residence and/ or an Affidavit
- Certified copy of your South African Identity Document
- Certified copy of your Matric Certificate
- ID sized photograph
- Original copy of your highest application
- Proof of banking details
- Medical certificate
ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE APPRENTICESHIP:
The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) was created to promote and provide funding to foreign trade and investment within the province. The organisation funds Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDI's), SMME enterprises, agricultural projects, housing, and promotes trade and investment. Furthermore, MEGA invests in strategic projects which require an equity partner such as Nkomati Anthracite, Tekwane Citrus, Highveld Fruit Packers, and Loopspruit Wine Estate- all of which have benefited from MEGA's professional commercial experience.
CONTACT THE APPRENTICESHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this apprenticeship programme, please contact the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency directly:
Head Office
Telephone number: 013 755 6328
Email address: info@mega.gov.za