South African Forestry Company (SAFCOL): Apprenticeships 2024 / 2025

The South African Forestry Company SOC Limited (SAFCOL) is inviting unemployed youth to apply for its Artisan Development Apprentice Programme, which provides workplace training at Timbadola Sawmill near Louis Trichardt (Makhado).

Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 09 October 2024

Apprenticeship Location: Makhado, Limpopo

This programme is aimed at developing artisans over a three-year period, with a focus on sustainable economic empowerment.

Available Apprenticeship Trades:

• Fitter & Turner
• Millwright
• Electrical
• Diesel Mechanic (Motor Trade)
• Boiler Making

Recruitment Conditions:

Preference will be given to:

• Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDIs)
• People with disabilities
• Females
• Youths from communities adjacent to SAFCOL plantations and those with signed social compacts.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• Age: 18-35 years
• Citizenship: South African
• Education: Minimum N2 or Level 3 TVET certificate in the relevant trade theory (Grade 12 is recommended but not required).
• Status: Unemployed youth

Application Documents:

• Application letter
• Certified copy of highest TVET certificate (with relevant trade theory)
• Certified copy of Matric Certificate/statement of results
• Certified copy of ID
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

How to Apply:

Submit the required documents via email to: apprenticeship@safcol.co.za

Queries:

Contact Thinawanga Reliason Ndou at:

• Tel: 013 754 2900 / 2700
• Cell: 083 675 1086