The ETDP SETA Mpumalanga Provincial Office, in partnership with Gert Sibande TVET College, is giving unemployed youth an opportunity to kick-start a career in the engineering and manufacturing sectors through the Unemployed Coded Welding Skills Programme.
This initiative is aimed at young South Africans who are energetic, technically inclined, and eager to develop a practical trade skill that is in high demand across multiple industries.
Programme Details
- Duration: 6 months
- Structure: The programme combines both practical and theoretical components
- Monthly Stipend: R3 000
- Closing Date: 07 November 2025
This stipend ensures that learners can focus on developing their skills without financial strain during the training period.
About the Coded Welding Skills Programme
The Coded Welding Programme equips trainees with essential technical knowledge and practical experience to become certified Coded Welders, specialists trained to produce welds that meet stringent industry standards.
Participants will learn to interpret and follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and master a range of techniques to create high-quality, compliant welds.
Key training areas include:
- Visual, non-destructive, and destructive evaluation techniques
- Engineering and process-specific health and safety practices
- Performing positional welds using different materials and welding methods
By the end of the six-month course, trainees will be able to produce strong, precision welds that meet local and international standards; a skill that’s highly sought after in the construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors.
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Minimum Requirements
To be considered for the programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Educational Requirements:
- NCV Level 3 / N3 in Mechanical Engineering or Welding, or
- Grade 11 with passes in Mathematics and Physical Science
Advantageous Qualifications:
- NCV Level 4 or N4 in Mechanical Engineering, Welding, or Engineering and Related Design, or
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science
Additional Requirements:
- Prior welding experience or a basic welding course is an advantage
- Must be physically fit with good hand-eye coordination
- A technical assessment will be conducted
- Applicants must not be enrolled in any other programme during the training
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit certified copies of the following documents (not older than six months):
- South African ID
- Grade 11/12 certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science, or an NCV/N certificate in Mechanical Engineering/Welding
- Updated CV and any relevant qualifications
Enquiries: Call 017 714 1594
Submit Applications Physically At:
Skills Academy and Artisan Development Centre
No. 2 Tambourine Avenue, Standfield Hill, Standerton
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Why This Opportunity Matters
The Coded Welding Programme provides unemployed youth with an opportunity to gain a specialised, employable trade skill that contributes to South Africa’s industrial growth.
Welding is a vital trade in the country’s infrastructure and development projects, and skilled welders are continually in demand, both locally and abroad.
Through this programme, participants can access career pathways such as:
- Employment as certified coded welders
- Apprenticeships in engineering workshops
- Advanced technical qualifications and artisan certifications
By completing this programme, young South Africans can take a major step toward sustainable employment and self-reliance.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical skills that can secure your future in South Africa’s growing engineering and manufacturing industries.
Apply before 7 November 2025!