10 eThekwini Municipality Learnerships That’ll Get You Ahead

If you are looking for training programmes that will expand your skill set, you should start by checking out the following eThekwini Municipality learnerships. You can join some of the learnerships offered by the municipality in a wide variety of fields of expertise and industrial sectors.

In fact, there are many other reasons why you should not miss this valuable opportunity other than to boost your skills.

These learnerships will help maintain your skills for a job you probably currently have. Additionally, they can improve job skills or develop new ones that provide advancement or open the door for a job opportunity. Alternatively, the door to opportunity lies in earning a qualification.

Whatever your objectives are, eThekwini Municipality offers excellent programmes that will help you make those goals come true. Let us start by examining some of the reasons that make eThekwini Municipality the best organiser of learnerships and training programmes in South Africa.

Why You Should Apply for an eThekwini Municipality Learnership

Here are three reasons you should try out an eThekwini Municipality learnership:

1. The ability to network with like-minded professionals

eThekwini Municipality learnerships are a hub for professionals that are passionate about the topic. Network with them. Engage with them. Add them on LinkedIn. It could very well be the most significant takeaway you receive from the programme.

2. Free

eThekwini Municipality does not charge any fees for participants to take part in its skills development programmes. Even so, you shouldn’t have any doubts about the quality of the instructors and the classes. Everything is the best considering that eThekwini Municipality has received certification from guaranteed bodies.

3. Relevant professional development

Chances are, the latest must-have skill that your coworkers and friends talk about in the break room can be found somewhere on these learnerships.

Sure, online courses can provide you with a tremendous foundation for learning these skillsets. However, soccer players never got great at soccer by only watching. After a certain point, true learning can only come through practice.

List of eThekwini Municipality Learnerships

The following is a list of the learnership programmes organized and administered by eThekwini Municipality. Choose whichever you think matches your interests, dream career path, and educational background.

1. Plumbing Learnership

This learnership is open for individuals who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career to qualify as an artisan, especially in plumbing. At the end of the training programme, participants will undergo a formal trade test to qualify as a plumber.

To join the programme, you must:

• Be between the age of 18-30 years;
• Have an N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject or be a graduate of Technical/Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering science and related trade theory subject or have a relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical diploma (S or N stream);
• Be eThekwini resident and a South African citizen with a valid identity document (ID);
• Have passion and interest in the fields applied for;
• Be unemployed; and
• Not have participated in a similar learnership programme before.

Apply for the training programme before 4 June 2021 to reserve your seat.

2. Motor or Diesel Mechanic Learnership

This learnership is open for individuals who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career to qualify as an artisan, especially in motor or diesel mechanic. At the end of the training programme, participants will undergo a formal trade test to qualify as motor or diesel mechanic.

To join the programme, you must:

• Be between the age of 18-30 years;
• Have an N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject or be a graduate of Technical/Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering science and related trade theory subject or have a relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical diploma (S or N stream);
• Be eThekwini resident and a South African citizen with a valid identity document (ID);
• Have passion and interest in the fields applied for;
• Be unemployed; and
• Not have participated in a similar learnership programme before.

Apply for the training programme before 4 June 2021 to reserve your seat.

3. Electrical Engineering Learnership

This learnership is open for individuals who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career to qualify as an artisan, especially in electrical engineering. At the end of the training programme, participants will undergo a formal trade test to qualify as an electrician.

To join the programme, you must:

• Be between the age of 18-30 years;
• Have an N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject or be a graduate of Technical/Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering science and related trade theory subject or have a relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical diploma (S or N stream);
• Be eThekwini resident and a South African citizen with a valid identity document (ID);
• Have passion and interest in the fields applied for;
• Be unemployed; and
• Not have participated in a similar learnership programme before.

Apply for the training programme before 4 June 2021 to reserve your seat.

4. Auto Electrical Engineering Learnership

This learnership is open for individuals who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career to qualify as an artisan, especially in electrical engineering. At the end of the training programme, participants will undergo a formal trade test to qualify as auto electrician.

To join the programme, you must:

• Be between the age of 18-30 years;
• Have an N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject or be a graduate of Technical/Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering science and related trade theory subject or have a relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical diploma (S or N stream);
• Be eThekwini resident and a South African citizen with a valid identity document (ID);
• Have passion and interest in the fields applied for;
• Be unemployed; and
• Not have participated in a similar learnership programme before.

Apply for the training programme before 4 June 2021 to reserve your seat.

5. Welding Learnership

This learnership is open for individuals who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career to qualify as an artisan, especially in welding. At the end of the training programme, participants will undergo a formal trade test to qualify as welder.

To join the programme, you must:

• Be between the age of 18-30 years;
• Have an N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject or be a graduate of Technical/Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering science and related trade theory subject or have a relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical diploma (S or N stream);
• Be eThekwini resident and a South African citizen with a valid identity document (ID);
• Have passion and interest in the fields applied for;
• Be unemployed; and
• Not have participated in a similar learnership programme before.

Apply for the training programme before 4 June 2021 to reserve your seat.

6. Bricklaying Learnership

This learnership is open for individuals who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career to qualify as an artisan, especially in bricklaying. At the end of the training programme, participants will undergo a formal trade test to qualify as a bricklayer.

To join the programme, you must:

• Be between the age of 18-30 years;
• Have an N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject or be a graduate of Technical/Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering science and related trade theory subject or have a relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical diploma (S or N stream);
• Be eThekwini resident and a South African citizen with a valid identity document (ID);
• Have passion and interest in the fields applied for;
• Be unemployed; and
• Not have participated in a similar learnership programme before.

Apply for the training programme before 4 June 2021 to reserve your seat.

7. Mechanical Fitting Learnership

This learnership is open for individuals who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career to qualify as an artisan, especially in the mechanical fitting. At the end of the training programme, participants will undergo a formal trade test to qualify as mechanical fitter.

To join the programme, you must:

• Be between the age of 18-30 years;
• Have an N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject or be a graduate of Technical/Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering science and related trade theory subject or have a relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical diploma (S or N stream);
• Be eThekwini resident and a South African citizen with a valid identity document (ID);
• Have passion and interest in the fields applied for;
• Be unemployed; and
• Not have participated in a similar learnership programme before.

Apply for the training programme before 4 June 2021 to reserve your seat.

8. Carpentry Learnership

This learnership is open for individuals who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career to qualify as an artisan, especially in carpentry. At the end of the training programme, participants will undergo a formal trade test to qualify as a carpenter.

To join the programme, you must:

• Be between the age of 18-30 years;
• Have an N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject or be a graduate of Technical/Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering science and related trade theory subject or have a relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical diploma (S or N stream);
• Be eThekwini resident and a South African citizen with a valid identity document (ID);
• Have passion and interest in the fields applied for;
• Be unemployed; and
• Not have participated in a similar learnership programme before.

Apply for the training programme before 4 June 2021 to reserve your seat.

9. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Learnership

This learnership is open for individuals who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career to qualify as an artisan, especially in air-conditioning and refrigeration. At the end of the training programme, participants will undergo a formal trade test to qualify in the relevant trade.

To join the programme, you must:

• Be between the age of 18-30 years;
• Have an N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject or be a graduate of Technical/Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering science and related trade theory subject or have a relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical diploma (S or N stream);
• Be eThekwini resident and a South African citizen with a valid identity document (ID);
• Have passion and interest in the fields applied for;
• Be unemployed; and
• Not have participated in a similar learnership programme before.

Apply for the training programme before 4 June 2021 to reserve your seat.

10. Boiler Making Learnership

This learnership is open for individuals who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career to qualify as an artisan, especially in boiler making. At the end of the training programme, participants will undergo a formal trade test to qualify as a boilermaker.

To join the programme, you must:

• Be between the age of 18-30 years;
• Have an N2 certificate including the relevant trade theory subject or be a graduate of Technical/Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science/Engineering science and related trade theory subject or have a relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical diploma (S or N stream);
• Be eThekwini resident and a South African citizen with a valid identity document (ID);
• Have passion and interest in the fields applied for;
• Be unemployed; and
• Not have participated in a similar learnership programme before.

Apply for the training programme before 4 June 2021 to reserve your seat.

How to Apply for a Learnership at eThekwini Municipality

If you are interested in participating in any of the eThekwini Municipality learnerships above, contact Zimele Cele or Moshibudi Mothapo on 031 311 3252 or 031 322 8625. Alternatively, you can also visit the official website of eThekwini Municipality at www.durban.gov.za for more information about eThekwini Municipality learnerships.