Learn the Trade of Mechanical Fitting with AECI’s 2025 Apprenticeship Program
Join AECI’s Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship Program for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and knowledge in the trade. Apply now for the 2025 intake and kickstart your career in the engineering industry.
Closing Date: 2025/02/05
Pillar AECI Property Services
Number of Positions 2
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
Acquire knowledge and skills of Artisan in your designated trade. (Mechanical Fitter Apprentice).
Participate in the formal training plan for the apprenticeship; make reasonable progress to achieve the competencies in this regard; attend the necessary training or assessments related hereto.
Perform duties required and make reasonable progress to achieve the competencies in the training plan.
As instructed, undertake and attend any training or assessment related to the training plan. (Shukela Training Centre) 60 days training block each year).
Keep the training record (logbook) in possession, and produce it to the employer and/or training organisation, when requested. (Apprentice and Fitter Mentor).
Acknowledge that all workplace instructions and other material that comes into the apprentice’s possession, as a result of training, remains the property of employer.
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Maintain, repair and carry out Scheduled Maintenance to plant equipment, such as gas /coal boilers, pressure vessel equipment, compressors, pumps, Centrifuges, steam traps and Steam reticulation equipment under guidance of qualified Artisans, from the Boiler Station Maintenance Department.
Work effectively with others to successfully complete maintenance activities and objectives.
Adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, work instructions, guidelines, regulations / legislation and programs & proactive action to identify and correct potential unsafe conditions and acts.
Assist Fitter in carrying out daily routine maintenance activities in the various AECI Property Services plants, and assist with breakdowns.
Assist the Maintenance Fitter assigned for Standby Duty in the second year of Apprenticeship program.
Efficient use of power tools & Hand Tools.
Adhering to AECI safety standards and codes of practice.
Qualifications & Experience
Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
An N3 (required to apply for Trade Test) is essential.
Driver’s license will be a benefit.
Basic understanding of process plant and the importance of maintenance.
Must be able to obtain health clearance to work in a chemical environment.
Mechanical experience will be a benefit.
Hand and Power tools will be a benefit.
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