Unemployed South African youth can apply for four Nampak apprenticeship opportunities at Metals Epping in Cape Town, with training available in Electrical and Fitter & Turner trades.
There are two Electrical positions and two Fitter & Turner positions. Successful applicants will join Nampak’s Engineering Department and are expected to start the programme in 2027.
The apprenticeships will combine theoretical trade training with practical experience in maintenance, installations, troubleshooting and equipment reliability.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Which Nampak apprenticeships are available?
Nampak is offering:
- Electrical: 2 opportunities
- Fitter & Turner: 2 opportunities
Both streams will place you inside an industrial manufacturing setting where production depends on machinery and technical systems operating safely and reliably.
The better choice will depend on your trade theory background and whether your interests are stronger in electrical systems or mechanical equipment.
What will you learn in the Electrical apprenticeship?
If selected for the Electrical apprenticeship, you will work towards the practical and theoretical requirements of the electrical trade.
You can expect exposure to areas such as:
- Electrical maintenance
- Equipment installations
- Fault finding
- Troubleshooting
- Production equipment
- Plant safety
The work will help you understand how electrical systems support manufacturing operations and what is required to keep equipment available for production.
What will you do as a Fitter & Turner apprentice?
The Fitter & Turner apprenticeship will focus more heavily on mechanical equipment and machinery.
You can expect practical training around maintenance, fitting, repairs and problem-solving.
In a manufacturing plant, fitters help keep mechanical equipment in working condition by identifying faults, maintaining components and supporting repairs when machinery develops problems.
This can give you a strong foundation for future work in industrial maintenance and mechanical engineering environments.
How will you support production?
Your technical work will contribute directly to plant reliability.
You will help maintain equipment so that production machinery is available and operating correctly when needed.
That means learning how to identify problems early, complete maintenance properly and support repairs when equipment fails.
For an apprentice, this is valuable because you will see how engineering maintenance affects production, downtime and overall plant performance.
What qualification do you need?
You need Matric with:
- Mathematics
- Physical Science
- English as a second language
You need a minimum pass mark of 50%.
You must also have at least NTC3 Engineering or higher, including relevant trade theory.
Both your qualification level and the subjects you completed will therefore matter when your application is assessed.
Which documents must show your subjects and marks?
You need to submit both your NTC3 certificate and transcript, clearly showing your subjects and marks.
Your Matric certificate must also clearly show your subjects and results.
This is important because Nampak needs to confirm that you meet the technical entry requirements for the apprenticeship.
Which skills will help you succeed?
Nampak is looking for applicants who can work well in a technical team and take responsibility for their own development.
Useful strengths include:
- Basic engineering understanding
- Teamwork
- Organisation
- Communication
- Basic computer literacy
- Initiative
- Ability to work independently
- Positive attitude
You should also be prepared to learn in a practical industrial setting where safety and attention to detail are important.
Will you need to work shifts or overtime?
You must be willing to work shifts and overtime when required.
Manufacturing plants often operate beyond standard office hours, and maintenance work sometimes needs to happen when equipment becomes available or when a fault needs urgent attention.
That means flexibility will form part of the apprenticeship experience.
How important is safety?
You will be expected to follow all plant rules, regulations and safety requirements.
Engineering and maintenance work can involve machinery, electrical systems, tools and industrial equipment, so safe working practices are essential.
Learning how to work safely will form part of your development throughout the programme.
What can this apprenticeship lead to?
The practical and technical experience can support future careers in areas such as:
- Electrical maintenance
- Industrial electrical work
- Fitting and turning
- Mechanical maintenance
- Manufacturing engineering
- Plant maintenance
- Equipment reliability
- Industrial operations
The combination of theoretical modules and workplace training can help you build the experience needed to progress toward a recognised trade.
What documents do you need to submit?
Prepare:
- CV of no more than two pages
- Matric certificate showing subjects and marks
- NTC3 certificate
- NTC3 transcript showing subjects and marks
Applications that do not include the required information will not be considered.
How do you apply?
Applications must be emailed to:
Use the following email subject:
Application Apprentice Intake 2026
Location: Metals Epping, Cape Town
Available opportunities: 4
Expected programme start: 2027
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
