Evander Mines Invites Community Members to Join Their Portable Skills Training Programme – Applications Close 25 November 2025
If you live in the Govan Mbeki Municipal Area and are ready to learn something useful that could help you start a business or find a job, this is a chance you won’t want to miss. Evander Mines is offering a free training program that will give you real, hands‑on skills and a certificate you can show to future employers or clients.
What the Program Is All About
The Portable Skills Training Programme is a practical course designed especially for people who are looking for work or want to become self‑employed. You’ll finish each module with a nationally recognised certificate, which can open doors to jobs or help you start a small business on your own.
Quick Snapshot
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Portable Skills Training Programme |
| Where | Govan Mbeki Municipal Area |
| Courses Offered | Pre‑Trade Testing, Basic Farming, Basic Mechanics, Basic Sewing, Basic Bricklaying |
| Benefits | Accredited certificates, practical skills that can bring in income |
| Application Deadline | 25 November 2025 |
| Send Your Application To | sifiso.mathebula@emines.co.za |
Who Is Evander Mines?
Evander Mines is a well‑known mining company that believes in giving back to the people around them. They run training and education programs that help build a stronger, more sustainable local economy. The Portable Skills Training Programme is one of their biggest efforts to give residents the tools they need for the future.
The Training Courses
Pre‑Trade Testing – A quick check to see which trade you might like best.
Basic Farming / Vegetation Production
- Learn how to grow crops, prepare soil, and manage a small farm.
- Ideal for anyone who wants to grow food locally or start a small‑scale farming business.
Basic Mechanics
- Discover how to fix cars and other machines.
- Covers simple maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
Basic Sewing
- Gain skills to make and alter clothes.
- Great for starting a tailoring or small sewing shop.
Basic Bricklaying
- Get hands‑on experience with bricks, plaster, and basic construction techniques.
- A good step if you want to work in building or offer your own construction services.
After finishing any of these courses, you’ll receive a certificate that proves you can do the work.
Minimum Requirements
To apply, you need to meet these simple conditions:
- Hold a Grade 10, 11, or 12 qualification.
- Be able to speak and understand basic English.
- Be currently unemployed (but you can still be a student).
- Be ready to work hard and learn new skills.
- Be in good health.
- Pass a short pre‑qualifying test.
- Have no criminal record.
- Understand that fake documents will cancel your application.
How to Apply
Send the following documents by email to sifiso.mathebula@emines.co.za:
- A current CV with your contact information.
- A recent copy of your ID (no older than 3 months).
- Certified copies of your highest school certificates.
- Proof that you live in Govan Mbeki (e.g., a utility bill).
- A motivational letter telling which training field you want most.
- Make sure all documents are certified copies.
You can also look at the “Youth Tools Hub” for extra resources that might help your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can sign up?
Only people who live inside the Govan Mbeki Municipal Area and meet the minimum requirements.Is there a cost?
No. The training is free because it is part of the company’s community support program.Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Every training path ends with an accredited certificate.What happens after I send my application?
Only those who are shortlisted will receive an invitation to an interview. If you do not hear back within 21 days after the deadline, your application was not accepted.Can I choose more than one training field?
You should pick your top choice in the motivational letter, but you may sign up for another field if you prefer after you’re accepted.
Remember: Applications close on 25 November 2025. Make sure your email is sent before then.
Why This Matters
Getting a practical skill and a certificate can make a big difference. You can use what you learn to start your own small business, join a local team of workers, or show future employers that you have hands‑on experience. And because the program is free, there’s no risk – only a chance to build a brighter future.
Good luck, and we hope you join us soon!
