Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT) Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship Programme 2026 / 2027 Vacancy
Bidvest Tank Terminals
Manufacturing & Engineering (merSETA)
Monthly stipend
Not stated
- Opportunity
- Apprenticeship
- Minimum education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Location
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- SETA
- merSETA
- Posted
- 11 Sept 2026
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Opportunity Overview
Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT) is offering an exciting Apprenticeship Programme for aspiring Mechanical Fitters. This opportunity is designed for individuals eager to gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge in the field.
The programme is based in Durban and spans 36 months, providing structured theoretical training alongside hands-on experiential learning within a professional environment. Upon successful completion, the programme culminates in a trade test.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this apprenticeship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Possess a valid South African Identity Document (SA Citizen).
- Be a South African youth.
- Have a Grade 12/Matric certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science, OR Matric with an N2 Mechanical Engineering qualification.
- Demonstrate the ability to work within a Chemical Plant environment.
- Show a willingness to learn and maintain a positive attitude.
Key Responsibilities
Apprentices will be expected to:
- Attend theoretical training sessions at an accredited training centre.
- Participate fully in experiential training at Bidvest Tank Terminals.
- Adhere to all departmental and company procedures and guidelines.
What the Work Involves
This Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship will immerse you in a comprehensive learning journey. You will divide your time between formal classroom instruction at an accredited training centre and practical application within Bidvest Tank Terminals' chemical plant environment in Durban.
Day-to-day, this involves attending lessons to grasp mechanical fitting principles, followed by hands-on tasks where you'll apply that knowledge under supervision. You will be actively engaged in learning various aspects of mechanical fitting while ensuring compliance with all operational and safety procedures within the chemical plant setting.
How to Apply
To apply for the Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT) Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship Programme:
- Click on the following link: https://bidtanks.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/BTT260904-1
- If you do not have a CV ready, the system provides an option to create and download a professional-looking CV by simply entering your details.
This listing in context
What the 303 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live apprenticeships
- 11
- In KwaZulu-Natal
- 3
- Closing within 7 days
- 0
82% of the 11 live apprenticeships we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric, so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live apprenticeships stay open for a median of 125 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 303 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 17 opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal.
What you'll need to apply
Most learnerships want certified copies with the application itself — check the advert, because sending none can be as fatal as sending the wrong ones.
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copy of your matric certificate
- A short motivation letter
What an apprenticeship actually is
An apprenticeship is the route to a recognised trade. It runs considerably longer than a learnership and ends in a trade test at an accredited trade test centre — a practical examination you either pass or repeat. Passing is what makes you an artisan; time served alone does not.
How apprenticeships work: the week, the qualification and where it leads →Watch out for this
Check that the employer is accredited to train your trade and that your logbook is being signed as you go. Apprentices who discover an unsigned logbook near the end of the term lose months waiting for a trade test date.
About merSETA & this sector
merSETA covers manufacturing, engineering and related services — the home of apprenticeships that lead to Red Seal artisan status.
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