Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Academy (ACRA) invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the HWSETA-funded Apprenticeship Project in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for 2026.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 20 November 2025
Apprenticeship Locations: Kempton Park (Gauteng), Pinetown (KwaZulu-Natal), Kimberly (Northern Cape)
About the HWSETA-Funded Apprenticeship
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Academy (ACRA) is compiling a database of unemployed South African youth who are interested in becoming Apprentices in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
Candidates will be placed in one of ACRA’s accredited training centres located in:
- Kempton Park (Gauteng)
- Pinetown (KwaZulu-Natal)
- Kimberly (Northern Cape)
This project is fully funded and aims to uplift unemployed youth through world-class technical training that leads to trade qualifications in refrigeration and air conditioning.
Qualifying Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be under 34 years of age
- Reside close to one of the training centres
(Kimberley / Pinetown / Kempton Park) - Have Grade 12 (school qualification)
- Have N4 in Engineering Studies (Mathematics & Physical Science required)
- Be unemployed
- Male and female candidates may apply
Documents Required
Each applicant must submit:
- CV
- Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
- Certified copies of N4 or higher qualifications
- Certified copy of ID
📌 Important:
Specify the province of application in the email subject line.
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the ACRA HWSETA-Funded Apprenticeship Project 2026.
Email your documents to:
👉 projects@acra.co.za
ACRA Branch Contact Information
Gauteng Branch (Head Office)
203 Element Road, Chloorkop, Kempton Park
Tel: (011) 393 1642 | 082 936 4183
Email: info@acra.co.za
KwaZulu-Natal Branch
21 Nipper Road, New Germany, Durban
Tel: (031) 202 3103
Email: acrakzn@acra.co.za
Northern Cape Branch
75 Old De Beers Road, Kimberley, 8301
Tel: (053) 833 1903 | 083 261 5728
Email: acranc@acra.co.za
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