Gauteng provincial government invites all suitable unemployed youth to apply for their 6000 Youth learnerhsip opportunities.
Learnership Programme : Skills and Training for Solar Technicians 2023
Purpose
The training programme will have 2 elements, the first being basic and is for the installation, maintenance and repair of the different aspects related to solar energy, focusing on hybrid SPV systems. The second element is for a more advanced and will be targeted to youth who want to embark on a green economy-related career.
Salary
The learners will be given a stipend of R4000 for the duration of the training.
Duration of the Programme:
The Project will be implemented over a three-year period (36 months), with an intake of 6000 learners. These will not be trained all at once they will be taken as different cohorts.
Benefits of the programme
The project will provide both theoretical and practical or in-service training. The theoretical part will be between 8-12 weeks to develop technical skills. This will be complemented by a 6-8 months’ work experiential learning, where candidates will be given practical work experience.
Minimum requirements
- South African youth (under the age of 35 years) are eligible to apply and are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
- Applicants must have matriculated in a Gauteng school after 2016.
- Ideally, applicants must also have an interest in a career in energy efficiency, electrical work, and the green economy sector.
- N3+ electrical qualification from a TVET college or Technical matric is an added advantage
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
How to apply
Interested applicants can send their CV, ID copy, copy of qualification certificates, and proof of residence to Email address: GCRA.wfd@gauteng.gov.za
Closing date: 08 June 2023