LH Marthinusen Apprenticeships 2027: Four Artisan Trades Open for Applications

Who can apply

• Minimum qualification: N2 or NCV Level 4 with four completed subjects relevant to armature winding.
• Minimum qualification: N2 or NCV Level 4 with four completed electrical trade-related subjects.
• Minimum qualification: N2 or NCV Level 4 with four completed subjects relevant to welding.
• Minimum qualification: N2 or NCV Level 4 with four completed subjects relevant to fitting and turning.
• Have an N2 qualification or NCV Level 4.
• Have at least four completed subjects relevant to their chosen trade.
• Be able to provide the results obtained for those subjects.
• Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Engineering Drawing
• Electrical Trade Theory
• Industrial Electronics
• Fitting and Machining
• Welding Theory
• Electrotechnics
• Strength of Materials/Structure
• These are subject options on the application form, not a requirement to have completed every subject listed. Applicants must select at least four completed subjects relevant to their trade.
• A general Matric certificate without the required technical subjects does not replace the stated N2 or NCV Level 4 entry requirement.

Documents you will need

• Updated CV, uploaded in Word or PDF format
• Supporting documents requested through the online upload field
• The employer has not separately specified every supporting certificate required or whether copies must be certified.
• Applicants must also provide their completed technical subjects and corresponding percentage results on the form.
• Make sure your CV and uploaded documents are readable and use the accepted file formats.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to LH Marthinusen - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

LH Marthinusen, a division of ACTOM, is taking applications for its four-year Apprenticeship Programme 2027. The trades are Armature Winding, Electrical, Welding and Fitting and Turning. You need N2 or NCV Level 4 with four completed trade-related subjects. Applications close on 15 November 2026, and you can apply through one of four branches.

LH Marthinusen Apprenticeships 2027: Key Details

• Company: LH Marthinusen (ACTOM Pty Ltd)
• Programme: Apprenticeship Programme 2027 Intake
• Available trades: Armature Winder, Electrician, Welder, Fitter and Turner
• Application branches: Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Phalaborwa
• Programme duration: 4 years
• Minimum qualification: N2 or NCV Level 4
• Required subjects: Four completed subjects relevant to the selected trade
• Number of positions: Not specified
• Stipend or salary: Not specified
• Contract type: Limited-duration contract
• Reference number: Not specified
• Closing date: 15 November 2026
• Closing time: Not specified
• Application method: Online through LH Marthinusen's official recruitment forms
• Official application link: LH Marthinusen Johannesburg Apprenticeship Application

Note: Real apprenticeship applications do not ask you to pay an application, registration or placement fee. Only use the company's official recruitment website.

What Is the LH Marthinusen Apprenticeship Programme?

The LH Marthinusen Apprenticeship Programme gives structured technical training to people who want to become qualified artisans.

The programme runs for four years. It mixes learning on the job with hands-on technical development.

The training follows the requirements of the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA). This includes preparing you for the relevant trade test.

Successful candidates will get limited-duration contracts. You may be considered for permanent employment after the apprenticeship, but this is not guaranteed.

Which Apprenticeship Trades Are Available?

The 2027 intake covers four artisan trades.

1. Armature Winder Apprenticeship

This trade is about electrical rotating machinery, such as motors and generators.

You will build knowledge of electrical windings, motor parts and electromechanical equipment.

Minimum qualification: N2 or NCV Level 4 with four completed subjects relevant to armature winding.

2. Electrician Apprenticeship

The Electrician trade is about electrical systems, equipment and technical maintenance.

It suits people who want a career in industrial electrical engineering.

Minimum qualification: N2 or NCV Level 4 with four completed electrical trade-related subjects.

3. Welder Apprenticeship

The Welder trade builds skills in metal joining, fabrication and industrial workshop practice.

You will work towards the practical and technical skills the welding trade needs.

Minimum qualification: N2 or NCV Level 4 with four completed subjects relevant to welding.

4. Fitter and Turner Apprenticeship

This trade is about mechanical fitting, machining and maintaining engineering equipment.

It is meant for people who are interested in mechanical workshop and industrial engineering careers.

Minimum qualification: N2 or NCV Level 4 with four completed subjects relevant to fitting and turning.

Who Can Apply for the LH Marthinusen Apprenticeships?

You must meet these academic requirements:

• Have an N2 qualification or NCV Level 4.
• Have at least four completed subjects relevant to your chosen trade.
• Be able to give the results you got for those subjects.

The online form asks for individual subject marks. It includes options such as:

These subjects are options on the form. You do not need to have completed every one of them. You must select at least four completed subjects that are relevant to your trade.

A general Matric certificate without the required technical subjects does not meet the N2 or NCV Level 4 entry requirement.

Are Certain Applicants Given Preference?

LH Marthinusen may give preference to candidates from:

• Volksrust
• Amersfoort
• Witbank (eMalahleni)
• Middelburg
• Delmas
• Lephalale

Persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. They may get preference under the company's Employment Equity Plan.

These are preference conditions, not requirements that shut out other applicants.

Where Will Apprenticeship Training Take Place?

The company has apprenticeship application forms for four branches:

• Johannesburg: Gauteng
• Durban: KwaZulu-Natal
• Cape Town: Western Cape
• Phalaborwa: Limpopo

Training may happen in LH Marthinusen's workshops and in relevant industrial or power-station settings.

The branch you pick on the form is not a guaranteed training location.

Think about whether you can travel or relocate if your placement is in a different place from the branch you chose.

What Will Successful Apprentices Learn?

The four-year programme is designed to prepare apprentices for their chosen artisan trade.

Training may include:

• Practical engineering workshop activities
• Safe use of tools and technical equipment
• Understanding workplace safety procedures
• Working with relevant electrical or mechanical systems
• Applying technical knowledge in an industrial environment
• Preparation for the relevant trade test

The programme is a structured route to becoming a qualified artisan. It is not a short-term internship.

Which Documents Are Required?

The online application form asks for:

• An updated CV, uploaded in Word or PDF format
• Supporting documents, uploaded through the online upload field

The employer has not said which supporting certificates you need or whether copies must be certified.

You must also enter your completed technical subjects and the matching percentage results on the form.

Make sure your CV and uploaded documents are clear and use the accepted file formats.

How to Apply for LH Marthinusen Apprenticeships 2027

You must apply online. LH Marthinusen has a separate official form for each branch.

Pick the form for your branch from the options below.

Johannesburg Apprenticeship Application

Province: Gauteng

Apply for the LH Marthinusen Johannesburg Apprenticeships 2027

Durban Apprenticeship Application

Province: KwaZulu-Natal

Apply for the LH Marthinusen Durban Apprenticeships 2027

Cape Town Apprenticeship Application

Province: Western Cape

Apply for the LH Marthinusen Cape Town Apprenticeships 2027

Phalaborwa Apprenticeship Application

Province: Limpopo

Apply for the LH Marthinusen Phalaborwa Apprenticeships 2027

What Are the Online Application Steps?

1. Open the official application form for your chosen branch.
2. Fill in your personal details and contact information.
3. Choose your preferred apprenticeship trade.
4. Enter your school or college information.
5. Select at least four completed, relevant technical subjects.
6. Enter the percentage you got for each selected subject.
7. Complete the required declarations.
8. Upload your CV and supporting documents.
9. Check your information and submit the completed form.

Note: Do not send applications to more than one branch or trade. LH Marthinusen says that multiple submissions will not improve your chances of selection.

When Do Applications Close?

The closing date for the LH Marthinusen Apprenticeship Programme 2027 is 15 November 2026.

Applications opened on 1 October 2026.

Only applications sent through the official online forms will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and further assessments. If you have not heard back six weeks after the closing date, you should treat your application as unsuccessful.

What Should You Check Before Submitting?

Before you complete the application, check these three things:

• Qualification: Make sure you have N2 or NCV Level 4 with four completed subjects relevant to your chosen trade.
• Trade and branch selection: Choose carefully, because submitting multiple applications will not improve your chances.
• Document format: Upload your CV in Word or PDF format and fill in every compulsory field, including your subject percentages.

Once you have chosen the right trade and branch, complete the official application form before 15 November 2026.

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