Alvern Cables invites South African unemployed youth to apply for Apprenticeship Programme 2026
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: Friday, 16 January 2026
Apprenticeship Application Location: Germiston, Gauteng
Apprenticeship Duration: 4 Years (Leads to Trade Test Qualification)
Alvern Cables is urgently recruiting unemployed youth to participate in a 4-year Apprenticeship Programme that culminates in a recognised trade test qualification. This opportunity is ideal for young South Africans who are serious about building a long-term technical career in either Electrical or Mechanical Fitting trades.
Successful candidates will receive structured workplace training combined with theoretical learning, ultimately qualifying as artisans after completion of the programme.
Apprenticeship Opportunities Available
Alvern Cables is recruiting a total of six (6) apprentices in the following trades:
- Fitter Apprenticeship – 3 Positions
- Electrical Apprenticeship – 3 Positions
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet ALL of the following essential requirements:
- Grade 12 (Standard 10) with Mathematics and Science
- N2 Certificate or Trade-related NQF Level 2–4 qualification leading to:
- Electrical Trade OR
- Mechanical Fitter Trade
- South African citizen
- Unemployed
- No criminal record
- Traceable references
- Excellent English verbal and written communication
- Willing and committed to complete a 4-year apprenticeship
⚠️ Applicants who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.
Important Compliance Notice
As part of Alvern Cables’ standard recruitment process:
- Criminal record checks will be conducted
- Any applicant with a criminal record will be automatically disqualified
- Information provided will be verified, including references and qualifications
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted with the required documentation.
Documents Required
Your application must include:
- Comprehensive CV
- Traceable reference(s)
- Certified copies of:
- Grade 12 certificate
- N2 or relevant NQF Level 2–4 trade-related qualification
- Any additional supporting certificates
📌 Important CV Instruction
Your CV must clearly state your name and your relationship to the current employee at the top of the CV before submission.
Application Submission
Applications must be sent to the Training Department:
👉 Click here to apply for the Alvern Cables Apprenticeship Programme 2026
📧 Email: frank@alverncables.co.za
Applications may also be hand-delivered to the Training Department.
⏰ Closing Date: Friday, 16 January 2026
❌ Late applications will not be accepted.
Why This Apprenticeship Matters
This apprenticeship offers:
- A fully structured artisan development pathway
- Practical workplace training over four years
- Opportunity to qualify as a certified artisan
- Strong employability in the manufacturing and industrial sector
- A career, not just short-term training
For unemployed youth with technical aptitude, this is a life-changing opportunity to enter a scarce-skills profession.
Final Reminder
- Ensure all documents are included
- Follow CV instructions exactly
- Apply before 16 January 2026
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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