If you’re a young South African looking to start a career in the mining sector, Moolmans is offering an exciting opportunity through its Auto Electrician and Earthmoving Equipment Apprenticeship programmes for 2025. These apprenticeships provide hands-on training, mentorship from qualified artisans, and industry exposure at one of South Africa’s leading mining contractors.
Location: Tshipi Mine, Northern Cape
Closing Date: 10 December 2025
About Moolmans
Moolmans is a national mining contractor with more than 75 years of experience delivering large-scale surface mining solutions across Africa. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Aveng Group (listed on the JSE), the company is known for:
- Operating in remote mining areas
- Strong client partnerships
- High performance and reliability
- Expertise in mine development, drilling, blasting, and equipment maintenance
This apprenticeship programme forms part of Moolmans’ commitment to developing skilled artisans for the mining and heavy machinery sectors.
Available Apprenticeship Fields
Moolmans is recruiting for the following apprenticeship opportunities:
1. Auto Electrician Apprentice
2. Earthmoving Equipment Apprentice
Both fields offer hands-on training, technical learning, and work exposure at a fast-paced mining environment.
Key Responsibilities
Earthmoving Equipment Apprenticeship
As an apprentice, you will assist qualified artisans in tasks such as:
- Diagnosing machine faults
- Conducting repairs on earthmoving machinery
- Performing preventative maintenance
- Completing minor and major services
- Reporting breakdowns to management
- Completing daily and weekly inspection sheets
- Ordering spares
- Monitoring equipment efficiencies
- Supporting productivity improvement plans
- Coordinating servicing of machines and plant
- Ensuring compliance with safety, health, environment & quality (SHEQ) standards
Auto Electrician Apprenticeship
Duties include assisting artisans with:
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on earthmoving equipment
- Inspecting and testing electrical systems (lights, warning systems, computers)
- Analysing fault codes using diagnostic software
- Performing wiring, starter, and alternator repairs
- Logging unresolved faults and reporting to the Plant Foreman
- Ordering electrical spares
- Conducting planned electrical maintenance
- Following up urgently on electrical breakdowns
- Ensuring compliance with safety, health, environment & quality procedures
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet the following academic criteria:
General Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics, Physical Science, and Technical Drawing
N2 Subjects (Advantageous)
Earthmoving Equipment Apprenticeship:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Diesel Trade Theory
Auto Electrician Apprenticeship:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Auto Electrical Trade Theory
How to Apply
Applicants must email their CVs to:
📧 NCAdmin.recruitment@moolmans.co.za
Important:
In the email subject line, clearly indicate the position you are applying for:
- “Auto Electrician Apprentice – Tshipi”
- “Earthmoving Equipment Apprentice – Tshipi”
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- If you do not hear back within 14 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Moolmans supports transformation—candidates from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
Why You Should Apply
This apprenticeship is ideal for young people who want to:
- Build a career in mining and heavy machinery
- Gain practical training under skilled artisans
- Secure long-term opportunities in engineering, maintenance, and plant operations
- Work for a reputable mining contractor with excellent training standards
Closing Date
🕒 10 December 2025
Submit your application early to avoid missing out.
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