Organisation: ETDP SETA (Mpumalanga Provincial Office)
Partner Institution: Ehlanzeni TVET College
Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
About the ETDP SETA Coded Welding Skills Programme 2025/2026
The Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA), through its Mpumalanga Provincial Office, in partnership with Ehlanzeni TVET College, invites unemployed youth to apply for the Coded Welding Skills Programme for the 2025/2026 intake.
This initiative is designed to empower young South Africans with technical and practical skills in welding, preparing them for employment in the manufacturing, construction, and engineering sectors. Participants will receive hands-on and theoretical training that meets industry standards for professional coded welders.
Programme Overview
The primary objective of this programme is to train learners to perform high-quality welding work that complies with a qualified Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). Trainees will learn how to produce welds that meet both visual and non-destructive testing standards, and, when required, destructive evaluation acceptance criteria.
Beyond technical proficiency, learners will also be trained in essential health and safety principles, ensuring compliance with workplace standards. The course equips participants with the ability to produce positional welds using various materials and processes, making them job-ready for opportunities in South Africa’s growing industrial sectors.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the ETDP SETA Coded Welding Skills Programme, applicants must:
- Have NCV Level 3 / N3 in Mechanical Engineering, Welding, or Grade 11 with passes in Mathematics and Physical Science.
- Demonstrate physical fitness and good hand-eye coordination.
- Have prior welding experience or completed a basic welding course (advantageous).
- Be willing to undergo a technical assessment.
- Not be enrolled in any other training or educational programme during the training period.
- Candidates with NCV Level 4 or N4 in Mechanical Engineering/Welding or Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science will have an added advantage.
Programme Details
- Duration: 6 months (theoretical and practical components included)
- Monthly Stipend: R3,000
Required Documents
Applicants must submit certified copies (not older than six months) of the following:
- South African Identity Document
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 results showing Mathematics and Physical Science passes
- OR Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (NCV Level 3/4) or Welding NCV Level 3/4 / N3/N4
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their completed applications to:
📧 projects@ehlanzenicollege.co.za
For enquiries, please contact 013 752 7105.
Ensure that all documents are correctly certified and submitted before the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
Conclusion
The ETDP SETA Coded Welding Skills Programme 2025/2026 presents a powerful opportunity for unemployed youth in Mpumalanga to gain industry-recognised qualifications and valuable technical skills. With a monthly stipend and intensive hands-on training, this programme is a stepping stone into a stable and rewarding career as a coded welder.
If you meet the entry requirements, take this chance to advance your future and become part of South Africa’s skilled workforce.
Closing Date: 24 October 2025