Young South Africans who want to build a technical engineering career now have an important opportunity to enter one of the country’s most respected industrial training environments. TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd has opened applications for its Instrument Mechanician and Millwright Apprenticeship Programmes 2026, based at the Lubricants Manufacturing Plant in Durban.
These apprenticeships are not short-term internships. They are structured workplace-based technical training pathways designed to help candidates gain real engineering exposure while working alongside experienced maintenance professionals inside an operational industrial plant.
For many applicants with Mathematics and Physical Science, or N3–N6 engineering qualifications, this programme could become the starting point of a long-term technical career in the energy and manufacturing sector.
If your goal is to become a qualified artisan in South Africa’s engineering industry, this is exactly the type of opportunity you should be applying for.
Quick Overview
Programme:
Instrument Mechanician Apprenticeship
Millwright Apprenticeship
Company:
TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location:
Durban – Lubricants Manufacturing Plant
Workplace:
Wharfside & Causeway Road Site
Industry:
Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations
Minimum Qualification:
Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science
Additional Advantage:
N3 / N4 / N5 / N6 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience Required:
Less than 3 years
Documents Required:
- CV
- Certified ID copy
- Proof of residence
- Academic record including Grade 12 results
Working Conditions:
- Work at heights
- Work in confined spaces
- Overtime and standby shifts may be required
Instrument Mechanician Apprenticeship Programme 2026
The Instrument Mechanician pathway focuses on maintaining and supporting the measurement and control systems that keep industrial plants operating safely and efficiently.
This includes working with:
- Pressure systems
- Flow instruments
- Temperature control equipment
- Monitoring sensors
- Automation interfaces
- Control valves
- Calibration equipment
Apprentices learn how to ensure machinery communicates correctly with monitoring systems that regulate plant operations.
This is one of the most specialised artisan careers in industrial engineering.
Millwright Apprenticeship Programme 2026
Millwrights are multi-skilled engineering artisans trained in both mechanical and electrical maintenance.
They support:
- Motors
- Pumps
- Conveyors
- Industrial machines
- Gear systems
- Plant infrastructure
- Electrical fault diagnosis
Millwright training produces highly employable technicians because they understand both mechanical and electrical systems inside industrial plants.
This dual-skill capability makes millwrights extremely valuable across sectors such as:
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Energy
- Logistics
- Automotive production
- Petrochemical processing
What You Will Be Doing During the Apprenticeship
Successful candidates will join the maintenance team at the Lubricants Manufacturing Plant and participate in structured workplace learning.
Responsibilities include:
- Wearing PPE at all times
- Following plant safety requirements
- Supporting maintenance technicians with daily operational duties
- Participating in structured theoretical training
- Completing workplace learning modules
- Maintaining training logbooks
- Completing required documentation and assessments
- Following Management of Work procedures
- Applying risk assessment guidelines before executing tasks
- Reporting safety hazards immediately
- Supporting equipment availability targets
- Maintaining work area cleanliness and safety compliance
This environment prepares candidates for real engineering workplace expectations.
Safety Training and Industrial Exposure
Industrial apprenticeships are different from classroom learning.
Participants receive exposure to:
- Risk-controlled engineering environments
- Hazard identification procedures
- Permit-to-work systems
- Equipment isolation processes
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Industrial compliance frameworks
TotalEnergies follows strict HSSEQ standards covering:
Health
Safety
Security
Environment
Quality
This makes the apprenticeship particularly valuable on a technical CV.
Who Should Apply for This Opportunity
This apprenticeship is ideal for applicants who:
- Enjoy technical problem solving
- Prefer hands-on learning
- Want artisan trade qualifications
- Have Mathematics and Physical Science
- Completed engineering N-levels
- Want stable technical careers
- Are comfortable working in industrial environments
It is especially suitable for TVET College graduates seeking workplace exposure.
Minimum Requirements for Both Apprenticeships
To apply successfully, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Minimum academic requirements:
- Matric with Mathematics
- Matric with Physical Science
Engineering college qualifications accepted:
- N3 Mechanical Engineering
- N4 Mechanical Engineering
- N5 Mechanical Engineering
- N6 Mechanical Engineering
- N3 Electrical Engineering
- N4 Electrical Engineering
- N5 Electrical Engineering
- N6 Electrical Engineering
Physical requirements:
- Must be medically fit
- Must be comfortable working at heights
- Must be comfortable working inside confined spaces
Workplace expectations:
- Willing to work overtime if required
- Willing to work standby shifts
- Willing to participate in structured training activities
Documents Required When Applying
Applicants must prepare the following:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Proof of residence
- Academic transcript
- Matric results
Preparing these documents early improves your chances of submitting a strong application quickly.
How to Apply
APPLY FOR THE TOTALENERGIES INSTRUMENT MECHANICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME HERE
APPLY FOR THE TOTALENERGIES MILLWRIGHT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME HERE
Edupstairs Advice for Applicants
Technical apprenticeships like this are among the strongest entry points into South Africa’s engineering workforce.
To improve your success chances:
- Apply early
- Prepare certified documents before applying
- Highlight Mathematics and Physical Science clearly on your CV
- Mention any workshop exposure
- Include N-level transcripts if available
- Apply for multiple artisan programmes at the same time
- Do not wait for only one opportunity.
- Artisan careers are built through persistence and multiple applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this apprenticeship paid?
Most structured apprenticeships include a training allowance or stipend depending on programme structure and training provider arrangements.
- Can TVET students apply?
Yes. Candidates with N3–N6 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualifications are encouraged to apply.
- Do I need experience?
No. The programme targets entry-level candidates with less than three years of experience.
- Is this a permanent job?
No. This is a structured apprenticeship training opportunity. However, it improves employability significantly.
- Where is the training based?
Training takes place at the Lubricants Manufacturing Plant in Durban.
- Are safety requirements strict?
Yes. The plant operates under strict HSSEQ industrial safety standards.
CLOSING DATE: NOT SPECIFIED
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