Work Integrated Learning - Careers South Africa

MARITIME TRAINING PROGRAMME (MTP)

Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Small Vessel Regime x 10

The Department of Transport (DoT), in partnership with the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), invites applications from suitably qualified unemployed seafarers to participate in a 24 month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme under the Small Vessel Regime.

PROGRAMME DURATION

24 Months (Fixed Term Contract / Training Programme)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Successful candidates will be required to:

Assist with the inspection and surveying of small vessels
Participate in scheduled training and skills development activities
Support compliance monitoring in line with maritime safety standards
Participate in maritime safety awareness and outreach initiatives
Compile and submit basic inspection and compliance reports
Support operational duties under the guidance of a Mentor / Surveyor

PLACEMENT LOCATIONS

Successful applicants will be placed at one of the following locations:

Richards Bay
Durban
East London
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Mossel Bay

STIPEND: Participants will receive a monthly stipend of R10 000 for the duration of the programme.

Please note: This is a training and development opportunity and does not guarantee permanent employment upon completion.

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Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Certificate of Proficiency (COP), Diploma in Maritime Studies or a related maritime qualification
A BSc in Nautical Science will be advantageous
Must be an unemployed seafarer or have a maritime qualification in a related field
Aged 18 to 35 years
Must meet applicable maritime medical fitness requirements
Basic knowledge of maritime safety legislation and regulations
Good communication and report writing skills
Ability to work in inland waters (recreational dams), port, and coastal environments
Preference will be given to suitably qualified unemployed seafarers

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit the following documents:

Detailed CV
Recently certified copy of Identity Document
Recently certified copies of qualifications and certificate

ENQUIRIES

For queries related to this programme, please contact:

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Communication will be limited to short listed candidates only.
If you have not been contacted within one (1) month after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Late applications will not be considered.
Psychometric and other assessments may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Shortlisted candidates must be available to participate in required assessments.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Transport and SAMSA are committed to Employment Equity in accordance with applicable legislation. Appointments will be made in line with the organisation’s equity objectives.

CLOSING DATE: 06 MAY 2026

The Department of Transport and SAMSA reserve the right not to make an appointment to the advertised programme. Psychometric and other assessments may be used as part of the selection process and all shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for the tests. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful.

HOW TO APPLY

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Main Objective

Contact Centre Trainee: We are looking for a friendly, articulate, and customer-focused Contact Centre Agents to join our team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for customers, handling inbound calls, emails, and other communication channels. Your goal is to provide excellent service, resolve queries efficiently, and ensure a positive customer experience.

Autoglass Trainee: We are looking for a skilled and customer-focused Autoglass Technician to join our team. The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for installing, repairing, and replacing automotive glass on a variety of vehicles. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

Customer Service Consultants: We looking for delegates to manage the front desk of a Fitment Centre by providing professional operational support and general business consultation to all customers and staff, whilst ensuring compliance to corporate identity, operating standards and business processes and procedures. To ensure that all internal sales are processed and administered to standard business practices and taking a guiding and leadership role in the absence of a Fitment Centre Manager.

Human Resources & Finance Trainee: Support HR & Finance with administrative and operational tasks.

Critical Job Requirements

Qualification(s)

Matric.

HET qualifications

Degree/Diploma Business Management.

Degree/Diploma Operations Management.

Degree/Diploma Retail Management.

Degree/Diploma Marketing Management.

Nated qualifications

Management Assistant N6.

Business Management N6.

Office Management N6.

Supply Chain Management N6.

Engineering Studies (Fitting & Turning) N6.

Human Resources Management N6.

Financial Management N6.

Call Centre related qualifications.

Skills

Excellent Interpersonal skills.

Excellent telephonic skills.

Business Expertise.

Providing an efficient service to customers.

Exceptional computer literacy.

High attention to detail.

Exceptional organizational skills.

Accuracy and efficiency in completing tasks.

Additional Information

Must be a South African citizen.

Age between 18–29 years (must already be 18).

Never registered on a YES4Youth programme before.

Currently unemployed.

No criminal record.

High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.

Self-motivated with a high level of initiative.

A driver’s license is advantageous (but not mandatory).

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not consider exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries.

Ten (10) South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) 24 Month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme Under the Small Vessel Regime – R10 000 Stipend