Company: Consolidated Wire Industries (CWI) Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng Position: Millwright Apprentice Number of positions: 2 Intake: 2026 for 2027

1. About the apprenticeship

CWI is offering two Millwright Apprenticeship opportunities within its Engineering Department.

Successful candidates will receive practical workplace training and develop the skills required to become qualified Millwrights in accordance with relevant SETA requirements.

2. Minimum qualifications

Applicants must have ONE of the following:

Option 1: N2–N6

• N2, N3, N4, N5 or N6 certificate.

• Relevant Trade Theory.

• Engineering Science.

• Mathematics.

• Any other relevant subject.

OR

Option 2: NCV Level 4

• NCV Level 4 certificate.

• Relevant Trade Theory.

• Mathematics.

• Relevant vocational subjects.

OR

Option 3: Technical Grade 12

• Mathematics.

• Physical Science.

• Relevant Trade Theory.

• Mathematics must have been passed with at least 50%.

3. Additional requirements

Applicants must:

• Be between 18 and 35 years old.

• Be South African citizens.

• Not already possess a trade certificate (Red Seal).

• Attach their CV.

• Attach all qualifications and academic records.

4. Duties and responsibilities

Successful candidates will assist with:

1. Electrical maintenance and breakdowns.

2. Planned and preventative maintenance.

3. Plant modifications.

4. Inspecting equipment for defects.

5. Electrical project installations.

6. General maintenance duties.

7. Following safety rules and CWI SHE policies.

8. Assembling and testing machinery and equipment.

5. Salary / stipend

The advertisement does not disclose the monthly stipend or salary.

6. How to apply

7. Closing date

13 November 2026

8. Why this opportunity is important

• You can gain practical engineering and maintenance experience.

• You receive an opportunity to train towards becoming a qualified Millwright.

• You gain exposure to electrical and mechanical maintenance.

• It is suitable for qualifying N2–N6 and NCV Level 4 engineering students.

• Only two positions are available, so competition may be high.

My advice: If you have N2, N3, N4, N5 or N6 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, check that your subjects meet the advertised requirements and apply before the closing date.