Key Facts
- Status
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- Provider
- Field of Study
Eligibility Requirements
- N2 certificate completed
- Interested in pursuing a career in a skilled trade
- Preference given to candidates from designated groups under Ekapa's Employment Equity Policy
- Preference given to applicants from the host labour sending area or Frances Baard District
- Willing to commit to the full 3-year apprenticeship
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Certified copy of your N2 certificate
- Proof of residence, for applicants from the host labour sending area or Frances Baard District
About Ekapa Apprenticeship
Ekapa Minerals runs a 3-year apprenticeship programme in Kimberley, Northern Cape, training skilled tradespeople for its diamond mining operations. Founded in 2001, Ekapa has grown into a market leader in the diamond industry and depends on a steady pipeline of qualified artisans to keep its equipment and operations running.
Unlike a standard 12-month learnership, this is a longer, more thorough apprenticeship, reflecting how much practical training a skilled trade in mining equipment maintenance actually requires.
Ekapa gives preference to candidates from designated groups under its Employment Equity Policy, along with applicants from the host labour sending area or the Frances Baard District, reinforcing the company's commitment to the communities around its operations.
- Duration
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3 years
Funding Details
Over three years, apprentices gain a genuinely thorough grounding in their chosen trade, combining real workplace experience with formal theory training. This is a longer commitment than most learnerships, but it produces a correspondingly well-rounded artisan qualification.
Given Ekapa's position as a leading diamond producer, apprentices who complete the programme gain skills that are transferable across the broader mining sector, not just at Ekapa itself.
Where You Can Study
Training takes place at Ekapa's operations in Kimberley, Northern Cape, combined with theoretical training at an accredited Mining Qualifications Training Centre chosen by Ekapa. This is a workplace-based apprenticeship, not a standalone college qualification.
Because Ekapa prioritises candidates from the host labour sending area or Frances Baard District, applicants from these areas should highlight this clearly in their application.
About Ekapa Minerals
Ekapa is a diamond mining company operating in Kimberley, Northern Cape, in one of the world’s oldest continuously worked diamond fields. Its roots go back to 1990, when its precursor, Super Stone Mining, secured a…
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- 1 Molyneaux Street, Beaconsfield, Kimberley, 8300
- Phone
- 053 838 7310
Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
The apprenticeship trains several skilled trades: Auto Electrician, Boilermaker, Mechanician, Diesel Mechanic, Earth Moving Mechanic, Electrical, Fitter and Turner, and Rigger Ropesman. This range covers most of the technical maintenance work a diamond mining operation needs.
You need an N2 certificate to apply. Training over the three years includes both hands-on workplace experience and theory training at an accredited Mining Qualifications Training Centre.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this apprenticeship?
Three years - longer than most learnerships, reflecting the thorough practical training a skilled mining trade requires.
Which trades can I train in?
Auto Electrician, Boilermaker, Mechanician, Diesel Mechanic, Earth Moving Mechanic, Electrical, Fitter and Turner, or Rigger Ropesman.
Where does training take place?
At Ekapa's operations in Kimberley, Northern Cape, combined with theory training at an accredited Mining Qualifications Training Centre.
Does location affect my chances?
Yes - Ekapa gives preference to applicants from the host labour sending area or the Frances Baard District, so highlight this clearly in your application if it applies to you.
What qualification do I need to apply?
A completed N2 certificate.
Is there an Employment Equity preference?
Yes - preference is given to candidates from designated groups under Ekapa's Employment Equity Policy.
What stipend does this apprenticeship pay?
Not stated on this page - confirm directly with Ekapa when you apply.
Are the skills only useful at Ekapa?
No - apprentices who complete the programme gain skills that are transferable across the broader mining sector, not just at Ekapa.
