This is an important opportunity for unemployed South African youth who want to become qualified artisans in the engineering and automotive industries.
Sparrow FET College, in partnership with the National Skills Fund (NSF), is offering 100 funded apprenticeship positions across two technical trades.
1. Available apprenticeship opportunities
A. Electrician apprenticeship
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Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science.
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NATED Electrical Engineering N4–N6.
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36-month programme.
B. Automotive Motor Mechanic apprenticeship
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Grade 12 with Mathematics.
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Grade 10 with NQF Level 2 Automotive qualification.
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Grade 10 with Technical Automotive and Mathematics.
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NATED Automotive Engineering N2–N6.
2. What will you learn during the apprenticeship?
Electrician
You can expect training in areas such as:
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Electrical installations and maintenance.
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Electrical wiring and circuit connections.
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Electrical motors and control systems.
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Reading electrical diagrams.
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Fault-finding and troubleshooting.
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Electrical safety procedures.
Automotive Motor Mechanic
You can expect training in:
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Vehicle engine maintenance and repairs.
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Diagnosing mechanical faults.
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Braking and suspension systems.
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Vehicle servicing.
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Automotive electrical systems.
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Using workshop tools and diagnostic equipment.
These are typical areas of training for the respective trades; the college’s actual curriculum should be confirmed.
3. Programme duration and funding
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Details |
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Duration |
36 months (3 years) |
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Total positions |
100 |
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Electrician |
50 |
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Motor Mechanic |
50 |
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Funding |
NSF-supported |
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Stipend |
Monthly, amount not confirmed |
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Training |
Theory and practical training |
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Qualification outcome |
Artisan occupational qualification pathway |
The college has previously listed both Electrician and Automotive Motor Mechanic as 36-month occupational qualifications at NQF Level 4.
4. Additional eligibility requirements
A recruitment listing published on 26 October adds the following general requirements:
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Must be a South African citizen.
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Must be unemployed.
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Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
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Must be available for the full three-year programme.
Important: The age requirement needs confirmation because Sparrow’s general application page currently states 18–28 years, rather than 18–35.
5. Documents to prepare
I recommend preparing these documents:
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Updated CV.
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Certified copy of South African ID.
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Certified Grade 12 certificate or latest school results.
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Certified N2–N6 certificates, if applicable.
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Automotive NQF Level 2 certificate, if applicable.
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Proof of unemployment, if requested.
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Proof of residential address, if requested.
Keep your documents in PDF format and use clear file names.
The application information has some differences that you should check before submitting:
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Email on your supplied poster: NSF.2026@sparrowportal.co.za.