ALPLA is offering apprenticeship opportunities for 2026 at its Lanseria facility in Gauteng for candidates who want to develop practical technical skills and gain workplace experience in the manufacturing and engineering environment.
The opportunities include the Mechatronics Apprenticeship Programme and the Plastics Apprenticeship Programme.
The programmes are aimed at candidates who have completed Grade 12 and progressed to the required N3 engineering studies.
ALPLA has an established apprenticeship programme at its Lanseria site, where practical and theoretical training form part of the development of technical talent.
Key Details at a Glance
- Company: ALPLA
- Location: Lanseria, Gauteng
- Programmes: Mechatronics and Plastics Apprenticeships
- Reference Numbers: AP-31 and AP-32
- Mechatronics: N3 Electrical Engineering
- Plastics: N3 Mechanical Engineering
- Job Type: Contract
- Salary: Market Related
- Closing Date: 31 October 2026
ALPLA Apprenticeship Programme 2026
The ALPLA apprenticeship opportunities provide candidates with structured training and practical workplace exposure.
The programmes are particularly relevant to candidates interested in careers involving:
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Mechatronics
- Plastics technology
- Manufacturing
- Industrial production
- Technical maintenance
- Engineering-related operations
Opportunity Details
- Company: ALPLA
- Programmes: Mechatronics Apprenticeship and Plastics Apprenticeship
- Reference Numbers: AP-31 and AP-32
- Location: ALPLA Lanseria, Gauteng
- Job Type: Contract
- Work Level: Student/Graduate
- Salary: Market Related
- Mechatronics Duration: Maximum 4.5 years
- Plastics Duration: Maximum 4 years
- Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Mechatronics Apprenticeship Programme 2026
The ALPLA Mechatronics Apprenticeship Programme 2026 is intended for candidates who want to develop technical skills in mechatronics through structured training and practical workplace experience.
Mechatronics combines elements of electrical, mechanical and control-related systems, making it relevant to modern manufacturing environments.
ALPLA describes mechatronics as involving electrotechnical, pneumatic/hydraulic and mechanical components, with technicians working on industrial systems and machinery.
Successful candidates will be based at ALPLA Lanseria in Gauteng.
Mechatronics Apprenticeship Requirements
Applicants should meet the stated requirements, including:
- Grade 12/Matric
- Pass in Mathematics
- Pass in Physical Science
- Mathematics Literacy is not applicable
- Minimum N3 Electrical Engineering studies
- Updated CV
- Statement of Results or relevant certificates
Candidates should make sure that their academic results clearly demonstrate the required subjects and N3 studies before applying.
Plastics Apprenticeship Programme 2026
The ALPLA Plastics Apprenticeship Programme 2026 provides an opportunity for candidates interested in technical careers within the plastics manufacturing industry.
ALPLA operates advanced plastics production technologies at its Lanseria facility, producing packaging products using several manufacturing processes.
Plastics Apprenticeship Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12/Matric
- Pass in Mathematics
- Pass in Physical Science
- Mathematics Literacy is not applicable
- Minimum N3 Mechanical Engineering studies
- Updated CV
- Statement of Results or relevant certificates
Make sure your documents are clear and that your contact information is up to date.
How to Prepare Your Application
Before applying, candidates should:
- Check whether they meet the Grade 12 requirements.
- Confirm that they have the required N3 qualification or studies.
- Check their Mathematics and Physical Science results.
- Prepare an updated CV.
- Prepare their N3 Statement of Results or certificates.
- Check the relevant reference number.
- Follow the official application instructions carefully.
ALPLA maintains an official careers portal where vacancies can be searched by country, city, function and employment type.
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Applicants should carefully verify the programme requirements and application instructions before submitting their applications.
The Mechatronics and Plastics apprenticeships have different N3 study requirements, so applicants should apply for the programme that corresponds with their educational background.
