Call for Applications

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Longyuan CHN Energy is calling on interested youth for an opportunity to train for an Occupational Qualification: Wind Turbine Service Technician Programme at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) through its national facility, South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre (SARETEC) at Bellville Campus, Cape Town, Western Cape Province. The call is strictly earmarked for youth from the Northern Cape (Emthanjeni and the Renosterberg Local Municipalities), in particular the following Towns: De Aar, Phillipstown, Petrusville, Britstown and Hanover.

With South Africa’s wind energy industry rapidly expanding, there is a growing demand for well-trained Wind Turbine Service Technicians (WTST). Youth, between the ages of 18 – 34 years old, are encouraged to apply online through the SARETEC website before the specified deadline.

Wind Turbine Service Technicians (WTST) specialises among others in servicing and maintaining modern multi- megawatt wind turbine systems and are one of the key job-drivers for developing the renewable energy industry.

QCTO-Approved Occupational Certificate (NQF Level 5) – 123 Credits
Train with SARETEC, Africa’s premier renewable energy training centre, and gain the skills needed to maintain and service modern wind turbines across South Africa’s growing clean energy sector.

About the Course
This nationally recognised qualification prepares learners to install, maintain, and repair wind turbine systems safely and efficiently. The programme combines theoretical, practical, and workplace learning to ensure industry readiness.

Duration:

• 7 months of full-time training at SARETEC
• 2 months of workplace experience on an operational wind farm

Total Credits: 123
• 91 Credits – In-house training (Knowledge & Practical)
• 32 Credits – Workplace learning

Entry Requirements:
NQF level 4 in the following fields Electrical, Mechanical, Fitting and Turning Millwright, and Mechatronics. Interested participations may also already have National Diploma in the same fields.

Timelines:

Call open:  03 December 2025 
Application closing date:  11 January 2026
Interviews conducted:  20 – 22 January 2026
Communication (outcome of interviews):  23 January 2026
Programme to commence:  2 February 2026

Application requirements:
The applicants must reside in the following towns in Emthanjeni or Renosterberg local Municipalities: De Aar, Phillipstown, Petrusville, Britstown and Hanover.

o Proof of residential address (in form of utility or retail bill not older than 3 months, a lease agreement or an affidavit from the landlord).
o Minimum 3 years post-tertiary education experience.
o Age Criteria: Between the ages of 18 – 34 years old.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THE SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST PASS A CONSTRUCTION MEDICAL EVALUATION (COMPULSORY COURSE REQUIREMENT TO TEST FITNESS: ANNEXURE 3).

Eligibility criteria:
o South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.
o Must be a local of the Emthanjeni or Renosterberg local Municipalities.
o No criminal record.
o Have no outstanding fees owing to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).
o Can not be enrolled in another programme at CPUT or any other Higher Educational Institution.

Please note: All application forms with the required supporting documentation must be completed online through the SARETEC website.

If you experience any error messages during the online application process, please take a screenshot of the error and email it together with your completed application form and supporting documents to both Octavia Daniels at Danielsoc@cput.ac.za and Grant Melton at MELTONG@cput.ac.za

Incomplete or late applications, including submissions received after the deadline, will be disqualified.

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