The Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure is inviting unemployed young people living in the West Coast region to apply for two construction-sector training opportunities for 2026.
The opportunities are aimed at young people who want to enter the infrastructure, construction, occupational health and safety, or electrical artisan environment.
Two programmes are advertised:
- Health and Safety Officer NQF Level 4 Training Programme — Ref: HOSOWC
- Electrical Apprenticeship — Ref: APPELECWC
Both programmes are specifically for qualifying West Coast residents, and applications are submitted through the SA Youth.Mobi platform. Applications close on 30 September 2026 at 24:00.
The Electrical Apprenticeship offers a R5,500 monthly stipend plus a R2,000 monthly allowance, while the Health and Safety Officer programme offers a R3,000 monthly stipend plus a R2,000 monthly allowance, according to the supplied Western Cape Government advertisements.
Before applying, candidates can use the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer to research Electrician, Occupational Health and Safety and related careers and qualifications. The Explorer currently brings together 1,511 OFO careers and more than 22,600 SAQA qualification records.
Applicants can also investigate technical study routes through the TVET College Explorer, compare higher-education options through the University Explorer and explore apprenticeships, learnerships and artisan-development programmes through the Edupstairs SETA Platform. The SETA Platform covers all 21 SETAs and more than 1,000 programme records.
Quick Overview: Western Cape Government West Coast Training Opportunities 2026
| Detail | Health & Safety Officer | Electrical Apprenticeship |
| Department | Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure | Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure |
| Region | West Coast | West Coast |
| Reference | HOSOWC | APPELECWC |
| Programme | Health and Safety Officer NQF L4 | Electrical Apprenticeship |
| Age | 18–34 | 18–30 |
| Employment status | Unemployed | Unemployed |
| Residency | West Coast | West Coast |
| Main entry requirement | NQF L3 / Grade 11 / NCV L3 | NQF L1 / Grade 9 / NCV L2 with Pure Mathematics |
| Monthly stipend | R3,000 | R5,500 |
| Monthly allowance | R2,000 | R2,000 |
| Application platform | SA Youth.Mobi | SA Youth.Mobi |
| Closing date | 30 September 2026 at 24:00 | 30 September 2026 at 24:00 |
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Health and Safety Officer NQF Level 4 Training Programme
Reference: HOSOWC
The first opportunity is a Health and Safety Officer NQF Level 4 training programme.
The Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure is looking for suitably qualified unemployed applicants residing in the West Coast.
Participants will undergo theoretical and practical training within the construction sector.
According to the supplied advert, the training may involve:
- theoretical training at a public or private TVET College;
- practical workplace training on building sites;
- applying health and safety regulations;
- maintaining work areas; and
- undertaking administrative tasks.
This could be particularly relevant to applicants who are interested in occupational health and safety within construction and infrastructure environments.
Candidates who want to understand how this training could connect with longer-term qualifications should search Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Officer, Construction and related terms on the Career & Qualification Explorer.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- be between 18 and 34 years old;
- be a South African citizen;
- reside in the West Coast; and
- be unemployed.
Entry Requirements
Applicants need: Health and Safety Officer: NQF Level 3 / Grade 11 / NCV Level 3.
Applicants should compare their actual qualification with this requirement before applying.
Recommended Experience
Previous experience is recommended, rather than stated as the core entry qualification in the supplied advert.
Experience in formal employment and/or an EPWP work-based programme involving any of the following may be useful:
- the advertised trade;
- facility maintenance;
- roadworks;
- cleaning environments, including sweeping streets;
- washing bins;
- cleaning sites;
- waste management; or
- renewable energy such as solar and wind energy.
Applicants who have participated in an EPWP programme should therefore make sure that relevant experience is accurately reflected on their SA Youth profile.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must be in good health and willing to undergo a medical and substance-use examination.
Successful candidates must also:
- be physically fit to work on construction sites and at heights;
- be willing to travel and work at different building sites across the Western Cape; and
- sign a 12-month Training Agreement.
Health and Safety Officer Stipend and Allowance
Successful participants will receive: Stipend: R3,000 per month plus Allowance: R2,000 per month for the duration of the Training Agreement.
These amounts come from the supplied Western Cape Government advertisement and applicants should verify the conditions when completing their application.
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Western Cape Government Electrical Apprenticeship 2026
Reference: APPELECWC
The second opportunity is particularly important for young people who want to work towards an electrical artisan career.
The Department of Infrastructure is inviting unemployed West Coast residents to apply for its Electrical Apprenticeship.
The programme involves theoretical, simulation and practical training.
The supplied advertisement describes a training programme covering:
- theoretical training;
- simulation training;
- on-site practical training;
- health and safety requirements;
- maintenance of work areas; and
- administrative activities.
The wider Western Cape Department of Infrastructure apprenticeship recruitment also includes electrical and plumbing pathways in the Cape Metro and Cape Winelands, but APPELECWC is specifically the Electrical opportunity for West Coast residents.
Who Can Apply for the Electrical Apprenticeship?
Applicants must:
- be a South African citizen;
- be between 18 and 30 years old;
- be unemployed; and
- reside in the West Coast.
The residency requirement is important. This particular advertisement is not presented as a national intake.
Electrical Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
Applicants need: NQF Level 1 / Grade 9 / NCV Level 2 with Pure Mathematics.
Prior training in the advertised trade will be an advantage.
Applicants should pay particular attention to the Pure Mathematics requirement rather than assuming that any Grade 9 or NCV Level 2 record automatically qualifies.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must:
- enjoy good health;
- be willing to undergo a medical and substance-use examination;
- be physically fit to work on construction sites;
- be physically capable of working at heights;
- be willing to travel to different building sites across the Western Cape; and
- enter the required training agreement if selected.
Electrical Apprenticeship Stipend
The advertised stipend is: R5,500 per month plus an additional: R2,000 monthly allowance.
This makes the total advertised monthly stipend and allowance R7,500, although applicants should understand these as the two separate components described in the advertisement.
Want to Become an Electrician? Research the Career First
An apprenticeship should not be viewed simply as temporary paid training.
For someone who genuinely wants to become an artisan, it can form part of a much longer occupational pathway.
The Career & Qualification Explorer allows applicants to search for Electrician and investigate related South African qualifications, NQF levels and occupational information.
The Explorer is particularly useful because it connects career research with South Africa’s qualification system instead of treating a vacancy as an isolated opportunity.
A useful pathway to research is:
School/TVET education → technical training → apprenticeship → workplace experience → trade requirements → trade test → qualified artisan
The exact pathway and requirements depend on the trade and programme, so applicants should verify the applicable occupational and trade requirements rather than assuming every electrical training programme leads automatically to artisan status.
Explore Apprenticeships Through the SETA Platform
Applicants interested in electrical, construction and artisan careers should also use the Edupstairs SETA Platform.
The platform brings together all 21 South African SETAs and provides pathways covering apprenticeships, artisan development, learnerships, Work Integrated Learning, skills programmes, qualifications and other forms of workplace training.
Construction applicants may particularly want to investigate CETA-related pathways, while electrical careers can intersect with different SETAs depending on the economic sector in which the artisan works.
The SETA Platform should be used as a career and training research resource. Its inclusion here does not mean that a particular SETA funds these specific Western Cape Government opportunities unless the Department confirms that relationship.
Don’t Qualify Yet? Explore TVET College Options
Not meeting the requirements for this intake does not mean the electrical or construction pathway is closed.
Applicants who need additional technical education can use the Edupstairs TVET College Explorer to research South Africa’s 50 public TVET Colleges, campuses and technical study options.
Applications for many 2027 TVET programmes are taking place during this period, so prospective students can also read the TVET College Applications for 2027 guide.
When researching technical education, consider programmes connected with:
- Electrical Engineering;
- Engineering Studies;
- Civil Engineering;
- Construction;
- NCV Engineering programmes;
- Occupational programmes; and
- artisan development.
Do not enrol in a programme solely because its title sounds relevant. Check the qualification, entry requirements and whether it supports the career or trade pathway you ultimately want.
What About University?
An apprenticeship and a university engineering qualification are different pathways.
Applicants considering engineering, construction management, occupational health and safety or related diploma and degree programmes can compare options through the University Explorer.
The Explorer covers South African universities and provides access to programme, APS, admission and application information.
For example, someone deciding between becoming an Electrician and pursuing Electrical Engineering should research the two occupational routes separately rather than assuming they lead to the same career.
How to Apply for the Western Cape Government Opportunities
Applications must be submitted through SA Youth.Mobi.
Register or log in on SA Youth.Mobi to apply
Applicants who do not have internet access at home can, according to the advertisements, use facilities at a:
- local library;
- Thusong Centre;
- E-Centre;
- Youth Café;
- internet café; or
- personal smartphone.
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to upload certified copies of their ID and highest education certificate to SA Youth.Mobi when requested by the Department of Infrastructure.
Do not send documents to individuals on WhatsApp or pay anyone to secure a place.
Important: Use the Correct Reference
There are two different West Coast opportunities.
For the Health and Safety Officer programme, use: HOSOWC
For the Electrical Apprenticeship, use: APPELECWC
Applicants should make sure they select the programme that corresponds with their qualifications and career interests.
Closing Date
Applications for both opportunities close on: 30 September 2026 at 24:00.
Do not wait until the final evening to create or update your SA Youth profile.
Login problems, forgotten passwords, missing educational information or incomplete profile details could delay your application.
Western Cape Government and SA Youth Enquiries
For programme enquiries, the supplied advertisements list the Western Cape Government Walk-in Centre:
Telephone: 0860 142 142
Email: service@westerncape.gov.za
Address: 9 Wale Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
For SA Youth online support:
Harambee: 0800 72 72 72
Email: info@sayouth.org.za
These contacts are for support and enquiries. Follow the SA Youth.Mobi application process rather than sending an application to an enquiry address unless specifically instructed otherwise.
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Official Requirements vs Edupstairs Guidance
It is important to distinguish between the Department’s requirements and the additional resources included in this article.
Official requirements include the advertised age, citizenship, unemployment, West Coast residency, education, health/fitness requirements, training conditions, stipend/allowance, SA Youth application process and closing date.
Edupstairs guidance includes the Career & Qualification Explorer, SETA Platform, TVET College Explorer, University Explorer and links to other opportunities.
Applicants do not have to use Edupstairs’ Explorers or SETA Platform to qualify for these Western Cape Government programmes. They are included to help applicants make better-informed education and career decisions.
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Need Help?
Edupstairs Advice
Choose the programme according to the career you actually want to build.
If you are interested in electrical systems, tools, installations, fault-finding and practical technical work, research the Electrician career before applying for the apprenticeship.
If you are more interested in workplace risk, construction safety, compliance and maintaining safe working environments, investigate the Occupational Health and Safety pathway.
Most importantly, don’t stop your search after submitting this application.
Use the Career & Qualification Explorer to understand your chosen occupation, the TVET College Explorer to investigate technical study routes and the SETA Platform to discover apprenticeships, artisan development, learnerships and occupational programmes.
Then continue applying for suitable opportunities such as the MISA Apprenticeship Programme, Northam Learnerships, Dwarsrivier Learnerships and other programmes for which you genuinely meet the requirements.
One application is an opportunity. A deliberate career pathway gives you more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I apply if I do not live in the West Coast?
The supplied advertisements specifically require applicants to be residents of the West Coast.
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Can I apply for the Electrical Apprenticeship with Grade 9?
Yes, the advertisement lists NQF Level 1 / Grade 9 / NCV Level 2 with Pure Mathematics as the entry route. Make sure your qualification satisfies the complete requirement.
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What is the age limit for the Electrical Apprenticeship?
Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old.
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What is the age requirement for Health and Safety Officer training?
Applicants must be between 18 and 34 years old.
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How much does the Electrical Apprenticeship pay?
The advertisement lists a R5,500 monthly stipend plus a R2,000 monthly allowance.
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How much does the Health and Safety programme pay?
The advertisement lists a R3,000 monthly stipend plus a R2,000 monthly allowance.
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Where do I apply?
Applications are made through SA Youth.Mobi.
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When do applications close?
Both supplied West Coast advertisements state 30 September 2026 at 24:00.
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Do I need experience?
For the programmes covered here, previous relevant employment, EPWP or trade exposure is presented as recommended/advantageous rather than replacing the stated academic requirements. Applicants must still satisfy the relevant programme’s compulsory requirements.
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Disclaimer
This Edupstairs Opportunity Explainer is based primarily on the Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure advertisements supplied for the West Coast Health and Safety Officer and Electrical Apprenticeship opportunities.
Edupstairs is not the Western Cape Government, Department of Infrastructure or SA Youth and does not recruit, shortlist or select applicants.
Applicants should use the official advertisement and SA Youth.Mobi information as the final authority on eligibility, selection and application requirements.
Never pay anyone who claims they can guarantee you a learnership, apprenticeship, training placement or government job.
Editorial Integrity
The programme names, references, age requirements, West Coast residency requirements, academic entry requirements, advertised stipends and allowances, application process and closing date in this article are based on the supplied recruitment advertisements.
The Career & Qualification Explorer, TVET College Explorer, University Explorer, SETA Platform and related Edupstairs opportunity links are supplementary career guidance added to help readers understand how these opportunities connect with broader education, apprenticeship and artisan pathways.
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