If you’re a young South African interested in entering the mechanical engineering field, Sea Harvest has opened an exciting opportunity in their Asset Care Department at their Saldanha operation. The company is offering an Apprentice: Fitter & Turner position aimed at unemployed youth, designed to help individuals gain hands-on technical skills, workplace experience, and formal qualifications in the sought-after field of mechanical fitting and turning.
his is more than just a training program — it’s your entry point into a career that offers long-term job security, competitive pay, and a valuable trade certification.
Whether you’re freshly out of school with a Technical Matric or already possess some practical workshop training, this apprenticeship could be your next big step. Read on to find out exactly what the program involves, what qualifications you need, and how to apply before the deadline on 05 June 2025.
This apprenticeship is a structured training program designed by Sea Harvest, one of South Africa’s leading fishing and food processing companies. Based in Saldanha, this program gives young individuals the chance to train and qualify as a Fitter and Turner — a critical technical trade that involves assembling, fitting, and maintaining mechanical components and machinery in industrial settings.
As an apprentice, you’ll enter into a fixed-term contract with Sea Harvest and be guided through both theoretical learning and practical, on-the-job training. The company has aligned this program with the Centre of Specialisation (COS) curriculum at an accredited TVET college, which means your training is funded and nationally recognized.
The focus is on building real industry experience while developing a solid technical foundation. You won’t just learn from textbooks — you’ll get your hands dirty and solve real-world mechanical problems under expert supervision.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for:
- Young, unemployed South Africans looking to kick-start a career in the mechanical engineering or maintenance trade.
- Individuals who enjoy working with their hands, solving mechanical problems, and maintaining industrial equipment.
- Applicants who are eager to learn, committed to self-development, and prepared to work in dynamic, physically demanding environments.
Whether you’re a recent school leaver or already have a technical background, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
What Are the Responsibilities?
- Participating in core workshop training that provides essential mechanical and fitting skills.
- Completing a Centre of Specialisation (COS) program at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college.
- Working under the guidance of experienced professionals to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios.
- Committing to the entire duration of the apprenticeship and engaging fully in both theory and practice sessions.
The goal is for you to develop full competency in fitting and turning, a trade that opens doors in many sectors including manufacturing, energy, food production, and logistics.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Be a youth applicant (preference will be given to young individuals as per employment equity guidelines).
- Have passed NTC3 with four subjects, NQF Level 4, or matriculated with Mathematics and Physical Science.
- A Technical Matric will also be accepted.
- Any proven training or experience in a technical or mechanical field will be advantageous but not mandatory.
- Willing to undergo psychometric assessments.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Willingness to work shifts and overtime as required by operational needs.
- Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights over 3 meters.
Why This Apprenticeship is Worth Your Time
This opportunity stands out because:
- You earn while you learn – you’ll receive a stipend during your apprenticeship.
- The program is fully funded, meaning no cost to you for your formal training at the COS-accredited TVET college.
- You will build a nationally recognized qualification that can lead to job offers or further training in mechanical engineering or maintenance.
- You’ll be joining one of South Africa’s top employers, Sea Harvest, known for its commitment to skills development, youth empowerment, and long-term employee growth.
- Upon completion, you’ll be job-ready with both theoretical and practical competencies, making you highly employable in a range of industries.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements and are eager to launch your technical career, don’t miss this opportunity. Interested candidates must prepare the following documents:
- Certified copies of your ID and qualifications.
RecruitSalAdmin@SeaHarvest.co.za
For further inquiries, you can call:
022 – 701 4208
Important: The closing date for applications is 05 June 2025.
There’s no better time to consider a career in fitting and turning. This apprenticeship program by Sea Harvest is a powerful stepping stone into a rewarding trade. It’s designed to turn raw potential into real-world expertise — all in a supported and professional environment.
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