Necsa Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their 2025–2027 Apprenticeship Programme Vacancies (X20+ Posts). The closing date for applications is 17 April 2025.
Are you between 18 and 35 years old and looking for a hands-on career that can kick-start your future? Necsa Learning Academy (NLA) is giving young South Africans a golden chance to be part of their exciting 3-year Apprenticeship Training Programme starting in 2025. If you’re passionate about working with tools, machines, or electricity and want to learn real technical skills, this might be your big break!
What is Necsa Offering?
Necsa Learning Academy is a well-known and approved training provider in South Africa. They focus on building professional and technical skills that actually help people get jobs. For 2025–2027, they are offering full apprenticeship training in the following trades:
- Boilermaker
- Electrician
- Fitter & Turner
- Welder
- Instrumentation
- Mechanical Fitter
- Toolmaker
- Millwright
- Metal Machinist
Where Can You Apply From?
Only applicants from the following provinces will be considered:
- Eastern Cape
- Free State
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- Northern Cape
- North West
Make sure you use the right reference number when applying (explained further below), or your application will not be looked at.
Who Can Apply? (Minimum Requirements)
You can apply if you have any one of these:
- Grade 12 (with Maths and Science)
- N2 to N6 certificate (with four subjects including the relevant trade theory)
- Technical Matric (with Maths, Science, and trade theory)
- NCV Level 3/4 in Engineering (with 7 subjects, including trade theory)
Also, you must:
- Be able to work in a team
- Be technically skilled or willing to learn
- Be medically fit and pass background checks
- Be ready for interviews and technical tests
Only South African citizens can apply.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply too.
How Does It Work?
- You’ll be trained for three years under section 18.2 of the Skills Development Act
- You’ll get both classroom learning and on-the-job training
- Training will be provided by Necsa or one of its partners
- Accommodation will be provided during training
- You’ll also receive a monthly stipend (a small salary) during your apprenticeship
If you applied last year (2024) and didn’t get in, you can apply again!
Note: If you’ve already done a funded apprenticeship with NSF, this opportunity is not for you.
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How to Apply
You must email your application to: inforNLA@necsa.co.za
Include:
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Proof of residence
- Use the correct reference number for your province and trade (see examples below)
No hand-delivered applications will be accepted!
Deadline: 17 April 2025
If you don’t hear back within 14 days after the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.
Example Reference Numbers (Use in Your Email Subject)
Here are a few examples to help you choose the right code:
For Fitter & Turner (Eastern Cape)
- Reference: fitt&turnec2025
For Electrician (KwaZulu-Natal)
- Reference: electrickzn2025
For Boilermaker (Limpopo)
- Reference: boilermaklimp2025
Make sure your subject line has this code – if you don’t include it, your application might be ignored.
Contact Details for Questions
If you’re confused or have questions, you can call:
- 012 305 3304
- 012 305 3328
- 012 305 3901
Don’t Miss This!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young people who are serious about learning a trade and building a strong future. These kinds of skills are always in demand – welders, electricians, and fitters are needed in every industry.
So if you’re sitting at home, not sure what’s next, and you love working with your hands or fixing things, this is your chance to earn, learn, and grow.
Start your career journey with Necsa today!