Tsolo Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (TARDI) Apprenticeships 2026

Wadeville, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The Tsolo Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (TARDI), in partnership with TETA, is offering a 36 month Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship Programme. This programme is part of South Africa's artisan development initiative aimed at developing scarce technical skills and creating pathways to sustainable employment. Applicants passionate about mechanical engineering, heavy equipment maintenance, and technical trades are encouraged to apply.

• Programme: Occupational Certificate - Diesel Mechanic
• Qualification ID: 117237
• NQF Level: 4
• Credits: 544
• Duration: 36 months
• Number of Apprentices: 25
• Monthly Stipend: R3 000 per month

• Phase 1 - Institutional theoretical and practical training (6 months)
• Phase 2 - Workplace experiential training (24 months)
• Phase 3 - Trade Test preparation and assessment (6 months)

The apprenticeship will be conducted at Try Easy Electrical Solutions, 181 Immelman Road, Unit 3, Wadeville, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. Applicants must be willing to relocate to Gauteng during the training phase.

• South African citizenship
• Age between 18 and 33 years
• Unemployed
• Exhibition of an N2 qualification or higher in one of the following: Diesel Mechanic, Mechanical Engineering, Motor Mechanics or related Engineering Studies
• Passes in Mathematics, Engineering Science or Physical Science

• Youth from Eastern Cape Province
• TVET College graduates
• Female applicants
• Persons living with disabilities

• Strong interest in diesel mechanics
• Technical aptitude
• Good problem solving skills
• Discipline and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Willingness to work in industrial environments
• Readiness to relocate and complete the programme

• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Affidavit confirming unemployment
• Certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts
• Proof of residence
• Motivational letter
• Proof of disability (if applicable)
• Driver's license (if available)
• Additional supporting certificates

Incomplete applications may not be considered.