Coega Learnerships South Africa 2025-2026

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) overs 115 square kilometers of land in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Established in 1999 and located near Port Elizabeth, in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality.

The IDZ is a multibillion-dollar complex customised for light, medium and heavy industries.

ABOUT THE LEARNERSHIP

Coega Learnerships include theoretical and practical aspects. They commonly run over a period of 12 months, and are generally offered in the construction, technical and related skills sectors:

• Automotive Manufacturing
• Boilermaking
• Consumer Electronics
• Dairy Manufacturing
• Electrical Industrial
• Fitting and Turning
• Solar Power
• Welding

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Candidates interested in applying for this learnership position should ensure that they meet the following criteria – failure to meet ALL of these requirements will result in your application being denied.

• South African citizen
• Between 18 and 29 years old
• Reside in the Nelson Mandela Bay area or surrounding Coega Industrial Development Zone (Coega IDZ)
• Completed Matric at a Technical School OR have a NCV4/ N2
• Passed Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
• Passed Science
• Passed Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, Mathematics or related subjects (NCV students)
• Good command of the English language (able to read, write and speak English)
• Not currently permanently employed
• Not studying (or planning to study) during the course of the learnership programme
• Have NOT previously taken part in a similar learnership program
• Self-motivated
• Committed and willing to learn
• Team player
• Clear criminal record
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at: https://www.coega.co.za/

You may be required to submit copies of the following documents:

• South African Identity document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate (certified copy)
• NCV4/ N2, if applicable (certified copy)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of address

Applications generally open during the last quarter of the year (October to December) and close in the first quarter of the following year (January to March).

CONTACT

Coega
Tel: 041 404 7300
Email: [email protected]