APPRENTICES (BOILERMAKING & WELDING)
Company
John Thompson a Division of ACTOM (Pty)Ltd
Location
Cape Town
Posted
22 hours ago
Via
via Pnet
Job Description
JOHN THOMPSON (A Division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd) is South Africa's largest manufacturer of industrial and utility boilers that services both local and export markets, is an equal opportunity company, promoting affirmative action, has a vacancies for:
APPRENTICES (BOILERMAKING & WELDING)
(Maximum 20 Vacancies)
(WESTERN CAPE ONLY)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• Candidates age 18 – 35 years
• Candidates will undergo a Psychometric Test and once successful, employed on a three-month evaluation period as unskilled workers. Upon successful completion of the evaluation period JT Management shall offer apprenticeships to applicants who have, in Management’s discretion, proven their potential to successfully complete an apprenticeship.
• Candidates will be situated at the John Thompson Bellville Office.
• Only candidates who reside in the Western Cape may apply.
• A maximum 4-page cv with academic results & certificates must be attached.
• Kindly note: No Electrical/Diesel/ Fitting &Turning/ Motor/ ND or Qualified Artisans will be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum qualification of:
• Standard 10/Grade 12 Technical with Metal Work, Welders Theory and Technical Maths (No
Maths Literacy) and Technical Science or
• * Standard 10/Grade 12 Academic with Maths (No Maths Literacy) and Physical Science or
• N2 Trade Theory Subjects (Platers Theory or Welders Theory with Maths, Engineering
Science and Platers Drawings) or
• * NCV (National Certificate Vocational) Level 4 Fabrication (No Maths Literacy).
• Medically fit for relevant trades
• Must have an interest in engineering
EXPERIENCE
No experience required, as training will be provided to the successful candidates.
• Interviews will take place at our Bellville Office.
PLEASE NOTE: CV’s without certificates will be disqualified
Applications accompanied by a cover letter, indicating position applied for and a current CV and certified certificate may be forwarded for the Senior HR Officer’s attention at PO Box 129, Bellville, 7535 or e-mailed to the Senior HR Officer at [email protected] by no later than 15 May 2026.
Marwan Davids
DIVISIONAL HC EXECUTIVE
APPRENTICES (BOILERMAKING & WELDING)
(Maximum 20 Vacancies)
(WESTERN CAPE ONLY)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• Candidates age 18 – 35 years
• Candidates will undergo a Psychometric Test and once successful, employed on a three-month evaluation period as unskilled workers. Upon successful completion of the evaluation period JT Management shall offer apprenticeships to applicants who have, in Management’s discretion, proven their potential to successfully complete an apprenticeship.
• Candidates will be situated at the John Thompson Bellville Office.
• Only candidates who reside in the Western Cape may apply.
• A maximum 4-page cv with academic results & certificates must be attached.
• Kindly note: No Electrical/Diesel/ Fitting &Turning/ Motor/ ND or Qualified Artisans will be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum qualification of:
• Standard 10/Grade 12 Technical with Metal Work, Welders Theory and Technical Maths (No
Maths Literacy) and Technical Science or
• * Standard 10/Grade 12 Academic with Maths (No Maths Literacy) and Physical Science or
• N2 Trade Theory Subjects (Platers Theory or Welders Theory with Maths, Engineering
Science and Platers Drawings) or
• * NCV (National Certificate Vocational) Level 4 Fabrication (No Maths Literacy).
• Medically fit for relevant trades
• Must have an interest in engineering
EXPERIENCE
No experience required, as training will be provided to the successful candidates.
• Interviews will take place at our Bellville Office.
PLEASE NOTE: CV’s without certificates will be disqualified
Applications accompanied by a cover letter, indicating position applied for and a current CV and certified certificate may be forwarded for the Senior HR Officer’s attention at PO Box 129, Bellville, 7535 or e-mailed to the Senior HR Officer at [email protected] by no later than 15 May 2026.
Marwan Davids
DIVISIONAL HC EXECUTIVE
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