Plumbing Apprenticeship 2026 at City of Tshwane – Apply Now!

📍 Job Details

📌 Location: Tshwane Leadership and Management Academy (TLMA), Pretoria West, Gauteng
🏢 Company: City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
🏛 Department: Group Human Capital Management
📚 Division: Learning and Development
💼 Programme Type: Apprenticeship (Plumbing Trade)
💰 Monthly Stipend: R2 792.44 (fixed)

About the City of Tshwane

The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is one of South Africa’s leading public sector employers, serving a diverse and growing urban population. Through its Group Human Capital Management Department, the City is committed to skills development, transformation, and long-term employment sustainability.

The Learning and Development Division operates as an accredited training provider, offering structured trade apprenticeship programmes aligned with national occupational standards. These programmes are designed to address critical artisan skills shortages while empowering young South Africans with practical, in-demand qualifications.

About the Plumbing Apprenticeship Programme

The TLMA Plumbing Apprenticeship is a comprehensive work-integrated learning programme aimed at developing competent and qualified plumbers. The programme combines classroom-based theoretical instruction with hands-on workplace experience under the supervision of qualified artisans.

Apprentices will gain exposure to municipal infrastructure environments, safety standards, and real-world plumbing systems used within the City of Tshwane. Upon successful completion, participants will be well positioned to pursue artisan trade testing and long-term career opportunities within the built environment sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in structured plumbing training and workplace rotations

• Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems

• Learn to interpret technical drawings and specifications

• Comply with occupational health and safety regulations at all times

• Complete theoretical assessments and practical tasks as required

• Demonstrate professionalism, discipline, and commitment throughout the programme

Minimum Requirements

• Technical Matric, NCV Level 4, or N2 Certificate

• Mathematics and Physical Science passed

• Relevant plumbing trade theory subjects

• Strong interest in becoming a qualified artisan

• Willingness to commit to the full duration of the apprenticeship

Important Notices

• Applicants who already hold a trade certificate in plumbing or related trades will not be considered

• Any applicant found to have submitted fraudulent information or documents will be disqualified

• Late or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted

Benefits of the Programme

• Monthly stipend for the duration of the apprenticeship

• Accredited municipal training environment

• Practical exposure to real infrastructure projects

• Improved employability in the artisan and construction sectors

• Opportunity to contribute to public service delivery

CV Tips for Plumbing Apprenticeship Applicants

• Clearly list your technical qualifications and subjects passed

• Highlight any practical workshop exposure or school projects

• Emphasise your interest in artisan training and manual work

• Keep your CV concise, accurate, and well-structured

• Attach certified copies of qualifications and ID

Enquiries

• Ms E Kolobe: 012 358 4125

• Mr A Thifhulufhelwi: 012 358 7514

Employment Equity & Inclusion

• Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals

• Women are strongly encouraged to apply

• Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualifying applicants with disabilities, in line with institutional thresholds and inherent job requirements