AECI (African Explosives and Chemical Industries) Instrument Mechanician Apprenticeship 2025: Welcoming Grade 12 Applicants to Receive Practical Work Exposure

About AECI (African Explosives and Chemical Industries)
AECI is a vibrant and versatile company made up of sixteen unique businesses that span the globe—from Australia and Africa to Europe, Southeast Asia, North America, and South America. Each business brings its own area of expertise, allowing AECI to serve a wide range of industries with precision and care. In mining, AECI supports safe and efficient operations by supplying essential explosives and chemicals. In water treatment, the company provides smart solutions for clean water, wastewater management, and sustainable resource use.

But AECI’s impact goes beyond just products and services. With a wide portfolio designed to meet the changing needs of its clients, the company is focused on becoming the go-to supplier in its markets. It’s also actively growing—locally and around the world—by exploring new opportunities and expanding into new regions. At its core, AECI is committed to strengthening its global reach while staying true to its reputation as a trusted industry leader.

About the AECI (African Explosives and Chemical Industries) Instrument Mechanician Apprenticeship 2025
AECI (African Explosives and Chemical Industries) is opening up the chance for candidates to obtain practical work experience in Instrument Mechanician. The AECI (African Explosives and Chemical Industries) Instrument Mechanician Apprenticeship requires you to deliver the following outputs:

• Gain hands-on experience and technical skills in your chosen trade
• Follow the formal apprenticeship training plan, show steady progress, and attend all required training sessions and assessments
• Carry out assigned tasks and work toward mastering the skills outlined in your training plan
• Take part in any training or assessments related to your program, as instructed
• Keep your training logbook with you and be ready to present it to your employer or training provider when asked
• Understand that all training materials and instructions you receive on the job belong to the employer
• Help maintain, repair, and improve plant systems and equipment under the supervision of qualified Artisans or Technicians
• Collaborate with your team to successfully carry out maintenance tasks and reach shared goals
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental rules and guidelines, and actively work to spot and fix unsafe situations or behaviors
• Assist with cable routing and industrial installation of instrumentation circuits and related equipment
• Help test and commission new instrumentation devices, including DCS and SCADA systems
• Use power tools and hand tools efficiently and safely
• Follow AECI’s safety procedures and codes of conduct at all times.

For application purposes, please kindly take note of the AECI (African Explosives and Chemical Industries) Instrument Mechanician Apprenticeship 2025’s Reference Number: AEC250416-1.

Eligibility Criteria
Are you ready to dive into an exciting opportunity with the AECI Instrument Mechanician Apprenticeship? We’d love to see your application—so don’t wait too long to send it in! Before you apply, take a moment to go over the eligibility criteria. These guidelines help us make sure each candidate is a good fit for the program. If you’re not sure whether you qualify, just check the list below to get a clearer idea. To give yourself the best shot at being selected, we strongly encourage you to make sure you meet all the listed requirements.

The AECI (African Explosives and Chemical Industries) Instrument Mechanician Apprenticeship Eligibliity Criteria are as follows:

• Complete Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Science
• Obtain an N3 qualification, which is essential for applying to the Trade Test
• Possess a valid driver’s license to give yourself an added advantage
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of how a process plant works and why maintenance matters
• Secure health clearance to ensure you’re fit to work in a chemical environment.

Application Instructions
Apply online AECI (African Explosives and Chemical Industries) Instrument Mechanician Apprenticeship 2025 at:

• Umbogintwini, KwaZulu-Natal (Closing date: 30 April 2025) – Ref. No. AEC250416-1

Please kindly follow the application instructions below:

1. For the smoothest experience, we suggest using Google Chrome to access the application site
2. You can easily complete your application from your phone—and if you’re using Android, Chrome is already built-in, so there’s nothing extra to download
3. Create an account on the application portal so you can submit your materials, and be sure you can log in anytime during the registration period
4. Protect your account by keeping your login information private—please don’t share your password with anyone
5. To make things even easier, you can register with just a few clicks using your Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn account.

Closing Date
Applications for the AECI (African Explosives and Chemical Industries) Instrument Mechanician Apprenticeship must be submitted before the closing date on 30 April 2025.

We understand how much effort goes into preparing an application, so we want to be upfront: the selection committee has a firm deadline policy, and unfortunately, we’re unable to accept any applications submitted late.

Getting everything in ahead of time not only helps ensure your application is complete and accurate, but it also gives you peace of mind.

At AECI, we take the time to carefully review every application. Our goal is to be as fair and thoughtful as possible during the selection process. Once decisions are made, however, they are final, and we’re not able to accommodate appeals or requests for reconsideration.

Company Details

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