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| Apprenticeship, |
| Job Title: | Apprentice Turner |
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| Job Location: | Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Job Identification: | 34189 |
| Job Category: | Apprentice |
| Posting Date: | 04/24/2025, 02:31 PM |
| Apply Before: | 05/16/2025, 02:31 PM |
| Job Schedule: | Full time |
| Job Shift: | Day |
| Locations: | 8 Kendle Street, Port Elizabeth, 6001, ZA |
Are you interested in working with machines and learning a skilled trade? NOV Gqeberha is offering an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in CNC Turning.
We are looking for a motivated and focused individual to join our team as a CNC Turner Apprentice. This is a structured learnership program designed to teach you both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. You’ll gain hands-on experience and work towards becoming a fully qualified CNC Turner in South Africa’s growing engineering and manufacturing sector.
This is a great opportunity for recent matriculants or technically minded individuals. As an Apprentice Turner, you will:
- Work under experienced professionals in a real machine shop
- Learn how to operate CNC turning machines
- Study at trade school to master the theory of CNC machining
- Get on-the-job training and complete all required modules
- Build a long-term career in precision engineering
Key Responsibilities
- Attend and complete all theoretical and practical training modules
- Operate CNC machines under supervision and follow safety procedures
- Read and interpret technical drawings and shop documents accurately
- Follow production schedules and meet output goals
- Keep your workstation clean and organized (5S standard)
- Record your work hours accurately using Kronos or other systems
- Report safety, quality, or performance issues promptly
- Participate in team discussions and continuous improvement efforts
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) with:
- Mathematics (Standard or Higher Grade)
- Physical Science
- Trade-related school subjects are a plus
- Willingness to learn and grow within the machining industry
- Good attention to detail and a positive attitude
What You’ll Gain
- Full support to become a qualified CNC Turner
- Industry-recognized training and work experience
- Career growth in a high-demand skilled trade
- Opportunity to work at a leading engineering company
- A structured path toward a professional trade qualification
Ready to Start Your Career in CNC Turning?
This opportunity is perfect if you want to work with cutting-edge machines, learn from experts, and grow into a high-paying skilled trade.
Apply today and join the NOV Gqeberha team!