The Phakamile Mabija Apprenticeship Programme 2025 is a important occasion for youthful people in the Northern Cape to gain precious specialized chops, earn while they learn, and secure a future in high- demand trades. This programme is specifically designed to empower jobless South African youth progressed 18 to 35 by furnishing them with practical training, mentorship, and a nationally recognised qualification.
Internship Fields Available:
- Boilermaking
- Fitting and Turning
- Welding
- Refrigeration
Why the Apprenticeship Programme Matters
In South Africa, crafters are essential to erecting structure, driving assiduity growth, and creating sustainable job openings. Still, there’s still a deficit of professed workers in specialized trades. The Phakamile Mabija Apprenticeship Programme directly addresses this gap by equipping actors with knowledge, hands- on experience, and instrument that improves their chances of employment.
This three- time (36- month) internship includes theoretical literacy and plant training. Apprentices also admit a yearly pay-check, icing they’re financially supported while developing their chops. At the end of the programme, learners graduate with a Red Seal qualification, a nationally admired standard that unlocks lifelong career prospects.
Aspirants can apply for internships in the following trades:
Boilermaking
- Requires an N2 qualification.
- Subjects demanded Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, delineations, and Boilermaking Trade Theory.
Fitting and Turning
- Requires an N2 qualification.
- Subjects demanded Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, delineations, and befitting & Turning Trade Theory.
Welding
- Requires a position 4 qualification.
- Subjects demanded Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, delineations, and Platers Trade Theory.
Refrigeration
- Requires an N2 qualification.
- Subjects demanded Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, delineations, and Electrical Trade Theory.
These trades are in high demand across multiple sectors, including mining, construction, conservation, and manufacturing.
Minimal operation Conditions
To qualify for the Phakamile Mabija Apprenticeship Programme, aspirants must:
- Be between the periods of 18 and 35.
- Be South African citizens.
- Meet the trade-specific qualification conditions.
- Be jobless and willing to commit to the 36- month programme.
Aspirants must submit
- A comprehensive CV.
- Certified clones of their ID and qualifications.
- Evidence of hearthstone.
- SARS enrolment number.
- Evidence of banking details.
How to Apply
Operation forms are available at Department of Roads and Public Works (DRPW) District services.
Completed forms and supporting documents can be submitted in two ways:
Hand Delivery
- At DRPW District services in the Northern Cape.
By Post or Courier
Address to:
Attention Ms. C. De Nysschen
Department of Roads and Public Works
9 – 11 Stokroos Street, Squarehill Park
Kimberley, 8300
