Tshwane South TVET College & FoodBev SETA Millwright Training Programme 2026

South African youth with technical and engineering qualifications continue searching for opportunities that provide real workplace experience and practical artisan skills. One of the biggest challenges facing many graduates after completing Grade 12, NCV, or engineering studies is gaining industry exposure that leads to long-term employment.

The FoodBev SETA funded Millwright Training Programme offered through Tshwane South TVET College is becoming one of the most promising technical opportunities for 2026.

This programme is particularly valuable because Millwrights remain in high demand across manufacturing, food production, industrial maintenance, engineering, automation, and processing industries throughout South Africa.

For young people interested in becoming qualified artisans, this programme could provide the practical skills and industry foundation needed to start a successful technical career.

Millwright Training Programme 2026 Overview

• Programme: Millwright Training Opportunity
• Funded By: FoodBev SETA
• Institution: Tshwane South TVET College
• Fields Accepted: Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

What Is a Millwright?

A Millwright is a multi-skilled artisan trained to work with both mechanical and electrical industrial systems. Millwrights install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade machinery used in factories and industrial environments.

Millwrights typically work with:

• Industrial machinery
• Mechanical equipment
• Electrical systems
• Automation systems
• Manufacturing equipment
• Industrial maintenance systems

Because modern industries depend heavily on machinery and automated production systems, Millwright skills remain highly employable in South Africa.

Industries Where Millwrights Work

Qualified Millwrights may find opportunities in:

• Manufacturing companies
• Food processing plants
• Beverage production facilities
• Packaging companies
• Mining operations
• Automotive factories
• Power plants
• Industrial maintenance companies

The combination of mechanical and electrical expertise makes Millwrights highly valuable in technical industries.

Skills You Can Gain Through Millwright Training

Participants may gain valuable skills such as:

• Electrical fault finding
• Mechanical maintenance
• Machinery troubleshooting
• Industrial safety procedures
• Equipment installation
• Preventative maintenance
• Automation systems support
• Technical problem-solving

These practical skills can improve employability and open doors to future artisan opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following educational requirements:

Grade 12 Requirements

Candidates must have Grade 12 with technical subjects including:

• Mathematics
• Physical Science

OR

NCV Qualification

• NCV Level 4 Engineering & Related Design

OR

Engineering Qualification

• N2 – N6 Electrical Engineering qualification
• N2 – N6 Mechanical Engineering qualification

This programme is aimed at technically minded youth with engineering or technical academic backgrounds.

Required Application Documents

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of South African ID document

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Submission Locations

Applications may be submitted at the following Tshwane South TVET College campuses and offices:

Head Office

85 Francis Baard Street
Pretoria
0001

Centurion Campus

TEK Base, College Street
Lyttelton
0157

Atteridgeville Campus

5 Khoza Street
Atteridgeville
0008

Pretoria West Campus

150 Industrial Road
Pretoria West
0183

Odi Campus

Molefe Makinta Highway
Mabopane
0190

Enquiries

For more information about the programme, applicants may contact:

Lucy Lekganyane
Telephone: 012 401 5101

The closing date : 15 May 2026