Ekurhuleni West TVET College (EWC) is currently advertising four vacancies on its official vacancies page: a PL1 Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, a Library Internship, a Management Assistant Trainee and an Information Technology Trainee. The posts are based at the Tembisa, Germiston and Kathorus campuses. They range from a lecturing post with a salary of up to R450,471 per year to entry-level internships and traineeships for graduates and students starting their careers.

Two of the posts close very soon. The PL1 Lecturer post and the IT Trainee post both close on Friday, 6 November 2026. This guide covers every current EWC vacancy, with the requirements, salaries, closing dates and how to apply, so you can see which posts suit you and apply before the deadline.

ABOUT EKURHULENI WEST TVET COLLEGE

Ekurhuleni West TVET College is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training college that falls under the Department of Higher Education and Training. The college is marking 20 years of empowering students, and it has campuses in Gauteng including Germiston, Tembisa and Kathorus, with its corporate centre in Driehoek, Germiston. Besides lecturing and support posts, EWC regularly advertises internships and traineeships for unemployed graduates.

EWC VACANCIES AT A GLANCE

1. PL1 Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering (re-advertisement). Tembisa Campus. Reference EWC/TEM/08/2026. Closes Friday, 6 November 2026.
2. Information Technology Trainee. Kathorus Campus. Reference EWC KAT 06/2026. Closes Friday, 6 November 2026 at 13h00.
3. Management Assistant Trainee. Germiston Campus. Reference GERMT/06/2026. Closes Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 15h00.
4. Library Internship. Tembisa Campus. Reference EWC/TEM/13/2026. Closes Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

Note the specific closing times on two of the posts. The college says applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

PL1 LECTURER, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (TEMBISA CAMPUS)

This is a temporary lecturing post that the college is re-advertising, and the advert says people who applied before are encouraged to apply again. The salary is R281,319 to R450,471 per year, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

The lecturer's workload covers Engineering Graphics and Design (Level 3), Material Technology (Level 3), Professional Engineering Practice (Level 4), Engineering Systems (Level 2), Engineering Technology (Level 2) and Engineering Fundamentals (Level 2). Duties include assessing and recording student performance, preparing and administering assessments, managing a simulated workshop environment, training apprentices, preparing candidates for trade tests, managing workshop tools and equipment, and visiting companies where learners are placed.

Minimum requirements:
- National Senior Certificate (Matric)
- National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Computer Aided Draughting/Design (CAD)
- A Professional Teacher's Qualification
- 0 to 2 years of teaching experience
- Registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE)

Added advantages: a Trade Test Certificate (Boilermaker or Automotive, Red Seal), a Facilitator, Assessor and Moderator certificate, a driver's licence, and computer literacy.

Email your application as a PDF to EWCTEM-08-2026@ewc.edu.za, or deliver it to the Tembisa Campus. Enquiries: Ms RS Makopo, 010 023 3763.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINEE (KATHORUS CAMPUS)

This is a temporary traineeship with a stipend of R4,500 per month. The trainee supports the campus or head office with day-to-day IT work: basic printer repairs or repair recommendations, recommending computer parts to order, helping with network operations, loading software, installing and maintaining internet connections, and maintaining staff workstations, computers and printers.

Minimum requirement: A+, N+, ICDL, or Information Technology and Computer Sciences Level 4.

The advert says that if you previously completed an 18-month internship, you should not apply. Email your application as a PDF to EWCKAT-06-2026@ewc.edu.za, or deliver it to the Kathorus Campus at the corner of Poole and Thutong Streets, Katlehong 1457. Enquiries: Ms MN Phakathi, 010 023 3762.

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT TRAINEE (GERMISTON CAMPUS)

This is an 18-month temporary traineeship with a stipend of R4,500 per month. The trainee helps with administration and office tasks, including answering telephone calls, customer service, processing information such as memoranda, letters, emails and minutes, distributing post, data capturing, helping with student registration, and ITS capturing.

Minimum requirements: Matric and Management Assistant N4 to N6 certificates.

This advert asks for more documents upfront than the others. Along with the Z83 and your CV, you must submit an original certified academic record, original certified copies of your Matric certificate and Level 2 to 4 certificates, and an original certified copy of your ID (both sides). The certification must not be older than six months. If you already completed 18 months of training or an internship, the college says you should not apply again.

Email your application as a PDF to EWCGERMT-06-2026@ewc.edu.za, or deliver it to the Germiston Campus at the corner of Driehoek and Sol Roads, Germiston 1400. Enquiries: Ms T Peter, 010 023 3760.

LIBRARY INTERNSHIP (TEMBISA CAMPUS)

This is a 24-month internship with a minimum salary of R98,097 per year, and no work experience is required. The intern helps provide information and library services, handles front-desk resource centre services and computer bookings, issues learning and teaching support materials and reference materials, helps with stock taking, does cataloguing and classification, shelves books, journals, articles and newspapers daily, and provides information services to the campus.

Minimum requirements: a Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or NCV Level 4, plus a recognised National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6) in Library and Information Science, Library Science, BINF, B.Bibl or a related qualification. A driver's licence is an added advantage.

Email one PDF to EWCTEM-13-2026@ewc.edu.za, or deliver it to the Tembisa Campus at 09 Morogoro Street, Esiqongweni Section, Tembisa 1620. Enquiries: Ms RS Makopo, 010 023 3763. For more detail, read our full Library Internship article.

HOW TO APPLY FOR EWC VACANCIES

The application process is similar for all four posts:

1. Complete the new Z83 form (Application for Employment). It must be the version effective from 1 January 2021, because applications on the old form are disqualified. You can get it from the "Apply Now" button on the EWC vacancies page or from any Public Service Department. Read our guide on how to fill in the Z83 form if you need help.
2. Prepare a comprehensive CV with three contactable references and their email addresses.
3. Add any documents your post asks for. Check the advert carefully, because the Management Assistant post wants certified copies upfront while the others only ask shortlisted candidates for them.
4. Email everything as one PDF to the email address for your post, or hand deliver or courier it to the campus address.
5. Mark your application with the correct post title and reference number.

Shortlisted candidates go through vetting, which covers citizenship, criminal record checks, verification of qualifications, and social media and credit checks. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you hear nothing within 60 days of the closing date (90 days for the Library Internship), treat your application as unsuccessful. The college can withdraw any position at any time, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

TIPS FOR A STRONGER APPLICATION

- Apply as early as you can, especially for the posts closing on 6 November. Email can be delayed, and the IT Trainee deadline is 13h00.
- Use a separate Z83 form for each post, with the correct reference number.
- Make sure your name on the form matches your ID and qualifications.
- Choose referees who will answer their phones, and tell them to expect a call.
- Check whether the advert wants certified copies now or only if you are shortlisted, so you do not waste money or miss a requirement.
- If you need a CV, you can build one for free on BEmployed and download it as a PDF or Word document.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where are EWC vacancies advertised?
On the official Ekurhuleni West TVET College vacancies page at ewc.edu.za/vacancies.html. Check it regularly, because new posts are added and closed ones are removed.

When do the current EWC vacancies close?
The PL1 Lecturer and IT Trainee posts close on 6 November 2026 (the IT Trainee at 13h00). The Management Assistant Trainee closes on 12 November 2026 at 15h00, and the Library Internship closes on 17 November 2026.

How much do EWC trainees earn?
The Management Assistant and IT Trainee posts pay a stipend of R4,500 per month. The Library Internship pays a minimum of R98,097 per year.

Can I apply by email?
Yes. Each post gives its own email address, and applications must be in PDF format. You can also hand deliver or courier your application to the campus.

Which EWC post needs the most documents upfront?
The Management Assistant Trainee. It asks for certified copies of your academic record, Matric certificate, Level 2 to 4 certificates and ID with your application, and the certification must be less than six months old.

Can I apply if I already did an internship at EWC?
Not for the trainee posts. The Management Assistant and IT Trainee adverts say that people who already completed an 18-month internship or training should not apply again.

Who do I contact with questions?
Each advert lists an HR contact. For general enquiries, you can call the college's HR line on 011 323 1600.

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