# **Columbus Stainless Apprenticeships 2025: Launch Your Career in Engineering and Maintenance**

 

Are you looking for an opportunity to start a rewarding career in plant maintenance? Columbus Stainless, a subsidiary of Acerinox SA, is offering **apprenticeship opportunities for 2025** in various technical fields. If you have a passion for engineering, problem-solving, and hands-on work, this could be the perfect chance to gain valuable skills and secure a stable future in the stainless steel industry.  

## **Available Apprenticeships**  

Columbus Stainless is offering apprenticeship opportunities in the following trades:  

✅ Millwrights  

✅ Fitters  

✅ Instrumentation  

✅ Boilermaker  

✅ Diesel Mechanic  

✅ Electrician  

✅ Fitter & Turner  

## **Minimum Requirements**  

You **don’t need extensive experience** to apply, but you must meet the following qualifications:  

✔️ **Education:**  

- **N3/Matric** with **Mathematics and Science** and two relevant trade-related subjects (minimum **50% per subject**), OR  

- **NCV Level 4** with **7 subjects**, including **Mathematics and Science** (minimum **50% per subject**).  

✔️ **Additional Requirements:**  

- Practical and logical thinking, with an interest in equipment maintenance.  

- **Medically fit** for the role.  

- **South African citizenship** is mandatory.  

- Willingness to **work shifts and overtime**, if required.  

- Preference will be given to **candidates residing in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality**.  

## **Why Apply for a Columbus Stainless Apprenticeship?**  

✅ **Gain practical, hands-on training** in a world-class manufacturing environment.  

✅ **Learn from experienced professionals** in the industry.  

✅ **Secure long-term career prospects** in the engineering and maintenance sector.  

✅ **Earn while you learn** with structured training and development.  

## **How to Apply**  

To apply, **upload your CV** along with the required documents at:  

🔗 [www.columbus.co.za](https://www.columbus.co.za) or  

🔗 [Columbus Direct Hire Portal](https://columbus.mcidirecthire.com/external/currentopportunities)  

### **Required Documents:**  

📌 **Copies of your qualifications**  

📌 **Proof of residency** in Steve Tshwete Local Municipality  

📌 **Your preferred cellphone number** (for SMS communication)  

⏳ **Closing Date: 8 March 2025**  

### **Important Notices**  

⚠️ **If you do not receive a response within 6 weeks** of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.  

⚠️ **Columbus Stainless does not charge any fees** for job applications. Beware of scams!  

⚠️ By applying, you consent to **Columbus Stainless processing your personal data** in compliance with **POPIA regulations**.  

For more details on Columbus Stainless' **Data Privacy Policy**, visit:  

🔗 [Privacy Statement](https://columbusstainless.co.za/about/informationsecurity.html)  

## **Start Your Career at Columbus Stainless!**  

This is your chance to kick-start your career in one of South Africa’s leading manufacturing companies. **Apply today and take the first step toward a bright future in engineering and maintenance!**