Bidvest – Tank Terminals Electrical Apprenticeship 2026

Bidvest Tank Terminals is inviting applications for an Electrical Apprentice position in Durban. The opportunity offers a structured route into electrician trade training.

Read this first: Check your age and school subjects before starting the application. Make sure your qualification documents clearly show the subjects you completed.

At a glance

What the apprenticeship involves

Training combines theory at an accredited training centre with practical and experiential learning at BTT, and ends with a trade test. Apprentices must follow departmental and company procedures.

If shortlisted, ask how classroom learning and workplace training are scheduled, how progress is assessed and who will supervise your development. Discuss any existing commitments that could affect attendance before accepting an offer.

Minimum requirements

• South African citizenship and a valid South African identity document.
• Age 18–30.
• Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Ability to work in a chemical plant environment.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.

No minimum subject percentages or previous work-experience requirement are stated. If your qualification or subjects differ, ask the employer to confirm eligibility.

Training location and practical arrangements

Before accepting, confirm the training-centre address, workplace reporting point and expected hours. Work out whether your transport arrangements will allow reliable attendance at both venues.

Ask about the induction process, protective equipment and supervision arrangements. During training, seek guidance whenever an instruction is unclear and follow the safety procedures provided by your trainers and supervisors.

Stipend and programme details

The advert does not specify remuneration, a start date or the training provider’s name.

Request the payment arrangements and any transport or accommodation support in writing if offered a place. Check the contract’s assessment, attendance and completion conditions before signing. Do not make financial plans on the assumption that unspecified support will be provided.

Documents to prepare

Use the following as a preparation checklist, then follow the official application form’s document requirements:

• An updated CV with a working cellphone number and email address.
• Your South African identity document.
• Your Matric certificate or results showing all subjects.
• Any relevant technical certificates or academic records you already hold.
• Clear copies of any additional documents requested by the recruitment portal.

Use readable scans with all pages visible. Follow any certification or file-size instructions shown on the application form.

Tips for your application

Explain your interest in electrical work briefly and honestly. Relevant school projects, technical studies or supervised practical activities can help describe your interests, but do not present them as qualified electrical experience.

Check that the education dates and qualification names on your CV match your supporting records. Keep a copy of the documents submitted so that you can refer to the same information if contacted.

For CV and application help, visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Bidvest Tank Terminals

Bidvest Tank Terminals provides bulk liquid and gas storage and handling services. Its sites in Durban, Richards Bay and Isando receive and dispatch products by ship, road and rail. Learn more through the official Bidvest Tank Terminals website.

Scam warning

• Use the official recruitment link below.
• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview or guaranteed apprenticeship placement.
• Never share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Check unexpected recruitment messages through the employer’s official contact channels.

How this opportunity was verified

The vacancy details were checked directly against BTT’s official recruitment advert. Company background was checked through its official website.

Read more on our How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official advert using the button below.
2. Check that the reference matches the one in the table above.
3. Sign in or register, then complete your recruitment profile.
4. Enter your education information accurately and upload the requested documents.
5. Review your application, submit it and keep any confirmation.

Closing date: 29 October 2026. The advert does not give a closing time. Aim to submit by 28 October to leave time for technical or upload problems.