A 36 month Centre of Specialisation opportunity that will provide career opportunities in the fields of Engineering and Manufacturing.
This programme will be delivered in partnership with AgriSETA and target those between the ages of 18-35 years old who have met the specified educational/technical criteria. Applicants must possess at least Grade 11. Candidates possessing Nated N1-N6 Mechanical or Welding qualifications are also required (Opportunity Notice)
Application Deadline: 16 August 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply via e-mail by sending their applications to the E-mail address (digitalskills@tsc.edu.za). It is important that applicants comply with the specific CV Format as stipulated above.
Centre of Specialisation Opportunity
Category Details
Programme Centre of Specialisation
Opportunity Partner AgriSETA Duration 36 months Campus Pretoria West Campus – Ghandi Mandela Centre Sector Engineering and manufacturing Minimum education Grade 11 Technical qualification Nated N1-N6 Mechanical / Welding Mathematics Passed Mathematics is an advantage Age 18-35 years Workplace training Rotational workplace training plan required Application method Email Email digitalskills@tsc.edu.za Closing date 16 August 2026 CV requirement High-school curriculum format Salary / stipend Not specified in the supplied notice
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is aimed at people between 18 and 35 years old who are interested in developing careers in engineering and manufacturing.
Applicants are required to meet the criteria included in the programme notice.
Minimum Education
Applicants need at least:
Grade 11
The notice further indicates that Nated N1- N6 Mechanical/Welding is a required Technical Qualification.
Applicants are advised to ensure they meet these educational/technical qualifications when applying for this post.
Nated Mechanical or Welding Qualification
The opportunity specifically mentions:
Nated N1
Nated N2
Nated N3
Nated N4
Nated N5
Nated N6
Apply for this job in Mechanical/Welding.
Please ensure that you include correct details on your completed Nated levels in your cv
Mathematics Requirement
It has been noted that “passed Mathematics” is mentioned as an advantage.
While not necessarily stating the minimum educational requirement for candidates, we recommend applicants with passed Mathematics to ensure that they indicate this on their CV.
Age Requirement
Applicants must be:
18 to 35 years old
Candidates outside of the above ages should not assume they are eligible for the programme unless specified by their programme administrator.
Workplace Training
Successful applicants will have to agree that they are willing to undergo the required rotational workplace training plan.
Participants are expected to undertake structured workplace experience as part of this programme. Hence, candidates wishing to apply for this opportunity need to take note of such requirements before making their applications.
Programme Duration
The Centre of Specialisation opportunity runs for:
36 months
Note that this refers to the period of 3 years of programme participation.
Please note that no additional information on the specific qualification outcome, monthly stipend, or training schedule was provided by the notice above.
If you require further clarification of these matters, please contact the programme administrator.
Location
The opportunity is based at:
Pretoria West Campus – Ghandi Mandela Centre
Ensure you will be able to participate in all aspects of our programme and required workplace training arrangements for which we have made provision on your campus
Career Opportunities
Engineering and manufacturing skills open up possible career routes within several technical and industrial areas, including those listed below (depending upon your particular qualifications and experience):
Mechanical engineering support
Welding
Manufacturing
Maintenance
Production
Engineering operations
Fabrication
Technical services
Industrial maintenance
Career outcomes as detailed here cannot be guaranteed for each individual. This may vary depending upon the particular qualification you obtain, your work place experiences and your employment opportunities at some stage in your life.
Skills That Can Help Applicants
Candidates who are interested in this programme will need to show that they:
We can assist with finding more detailed information on these criteria if you contact us via our online form
Technical interest
Willingness to learn
Ability to follow instructions
Workplace discipline
Problem-solving
Safety awareness
Teamwork
Adaptability
Commitment to completing workplace training
These are just some of the key general qualities that we feel would make someone successful in the workplace and can’t be taken to mean any further specific formal requirements unless they have been provided by the programme provider.
Salary and Financial Overview
The supplied opportunity notice doesn’t indicate if there will be a salary or monthly stipend available to applicants. Please note that applicants shouldn’t assume they’ll get this based on an estimate provided unless it has been explicitly stated that the programme administrator will confirm these figures.
Financial Information Salary Not specified Monthly stipend Not specified Allowance Not specified Other benefits Not specified
How to Apply
Applications are made via e-mail only.
Application Email
Please ensure your CV has been prepared prior to submission of your application.
Important CV Requirement
In this notice, there was a particular mention of CVs.
It said “the CVs should be made according to the high-school curriculum.” And also mentioned “The cv’s which are only done through the Apps won’t be acceptable”
We recommend that applicants do not submit an automatically generated CV which fails to conform with this format.
Application Steps
I confirm I am between the ages of 18-35 years
I qualify for the minimum Grade 11 requirements
I have my Nated Mechanical / Welding Qualification
Include your Mathematics result if applicable;
Use the required high-school curriculum format to prepare your CV;
Ensure that there are no inaccuracies about your education or personal details in your CV.
Please note that we will NOT consider applications where the applicant has only used the app to generate their CV.
Kindly email your application to us at – digitalskills@tsc.edu.za
Applicants should ensure that they submit their application before 16 August 2026
Where to Apply
Applications should be sent by email to:
The programme is associated with the:
Pretoria West Campus – Ghandi Mandela Centre
Applicants should make sure they are using the email address specified in this opportunity notice (not another unrelated one) when sending their application documents.
Closing Date
16 August 2026
Applications need to be made by 16 August 2026.
Please submit your application prior to this deadline as we want you to have every chance of being considered for our courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Centre of Specialisation Opportunity?
The Centre of Specialisation opportunity is for three years (36 months) to partner with AgriSETA, focusing on their need for training related to engineering and manufacturing developments.
How long is this programme?
The programme duration of 36 months equates to three years.
Who can apply?
You must be aged between 18 and 35, and have met the stated educational and technical requirements before applying.
Minimum Education Requirements – According to the supplyed notice the minimum is grade 11.
Does one require nated qualifications?
Notice that they have specified your course of study which will include “Nated N1-N6 Mechanical/Welding” among others.
Mathematics? Is it required?
A passed Mathematics subject is listed as an advantage.
Do you have to participate in workplace training?
Yes, applicants need to be willing to complete the necessary rotational workplace training plan.
Where is the programme located?
Opportunity based at Pretoria West Campus – Ghandi Mandela Centre
To Apply : Email your application to digitalskills@tsc.edu.za
What format do you want me to use for my CV?
The notice indicates that they expect you to use a high-school curriculum format.
You cannot simply generate your own cv using some kind of app, etc.
No. Our notice says CVs generated solely by apps are not acceptable.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on 16 August 2026.
I don’t know how much of a salary/stipend they’re offering as the notice doesn’t say.
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Key Takeaways
There’s an opportunity for you to undertake a 36 month Centre of Specialisation (CoS) in engineering and manufacturing in partnership with AgriSETA.
Programme will be delivered on the Pretoria West Campus – Ghandi Mandela Centre
Applicant Age – Applicants should fall between age group of 18-35 Years Old.
Education Qualification Minimum Education Requirement -Grade 11
Nated N1-N6 Mechanical/Welding
Passes Mathematics as an Advantage
Applicants are required to adhere to the Rotational Workplace Training Plan
Applications should be submitted to: digitalskills@tsc.edu.za
Closing Date – 16 August 2026.
Please note that CVs should adhere to the high school curriculum format.
CVs created exclusively through applications are not acceptable
Salary / stipend information – Information about salary / stipend has not been supplied with this notice
Editorial Policy
This article is solely based on the Centre of Specialisation opportunity notice published for your consideration.
It reports the following – Programme Duration, Age Requirement, Education Requirements, Nated Mechanical / Welding Requirement, Advantage in Mathematics, Workplace Training Requirement, Application Email & Closing Date.
The Notice states that there will be no salary, monthly stipend, detailed qualification outcome or additional benefits. This means these details cannot be made up.
This means that we have retained our own requirement for you to write your CV using this particular high-school curriculum format (CVs generated purely by Apps will not be accepted).
Please note that you may need to ask the organisation providing the programmes about anything else they require from you prior to submission of your personal documents.
Official Source and Reference
Official Opportunity Notice:Centre of Specialisation opportunity information provided to us for publication on this site.
For details about how to apply please see our Original Programme Notice (OPN) which contains additional guidance information and other essential information not shown in this summary. If you have questions not covered in our OPN please contact the application team using the e-mail address provided here.
Tip for Applicants
Note:
Please do NOT submit automatically generated cv.
Kindly prepare your cv as per required format of High School Curriculum with mention of Qualification (Grade 11 or higher), Nated Mechanical/Welding Results and etc.
