Employer: Takora
Department: Service Department
Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Cleanroom Technology, Filtration & Biocontainment
Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site with travel required)
Position Type: 6 to 12-Month Experiential Training / In-Service Traineeship
Career Opportunity: Possibility of Full-Time Permanent Employment upon successful completion
Target Candidates: N6 Students / Diploma & Degree Students in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Compensation: Market-Related Engineering Trainee Allowance / Stipend
Posted Date: 20 October 2026
Closing Date: 20 November 2026
About Takora & The Trainee Technician Opportunity
Takora is a specialized engineering and technical services provider delivering advanced solutions in HVAC systems, cleanroom environments, air filtration, and biocontainment facilities across pharmaceutical, medical, and industrial sectors.
Takora is recruiting motivated Trainee Technicians (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering) to join their Service Department in Midrand. Designed as a 6 to 12-month experiential training programme, this opportunity equips N6 engineering students with essential hands-on technical skills, equipment maintenance exposure, and cleanroom technology expertise, with a strong pathway toward full-time permanent employment.
Key Responsibilities & Engineering Workflows
The Trainee Technicians will build practical skills across five operational domains:
1. Experiential Service & Maintenance
- Field Support: Assist senior technicians in servicing, testing, and maintaining specialized HVAC, cleanroom, filtration, and biocontainment systems.
- System Diagnostics: Learn and apply troubleshooting techniques for mechanical components, electrical circuits, fans, and filtration units.
2. Specialized Technology Exposure
- Cleanrooms & Filtration: Gain direct exposure to high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration, air pressure differentials, and biocontainment protocols.
3. Travel & Site Operations
- Client Site Travel: Travel to various commercial, laboratory, and industrial client facilities across Gauteng and surrounding regions to perform on-site technical tasks.
4. Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Proactive Execution: Maintain a quality-focused, responsible, and safety-compliant attitude while executing work orders and updating service logs.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Currently studying towards a Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Mandatory).
- N6 Engineering Students requiring workplace experiential learning (P1/P2 in-service training) are strongly encouraged to apply (Mandatory).
- Core Technical Interests:
- Demonstrated interest in HVAC, cleanroom technology, industrial filtration, and biocontainment systems.
- Travel & Work Readiness:
- Willingness to travel to various client sites for practical workplace experience.
- Proactive, responsible, and quality-focused mindset with strong technical curiosity.
- Location:
- Based in or able to commute to Midrand, Gauteng.
Application Guidelines & Email Submission Instructions
- Prepare Application Documents: Update your CV to clearly specify whether you are studying Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with your completed N6/tertiary academic record.
- Recipient Email: Send your CV directly to Lethabo at
Lethabo@takora.co.za. - Mandatory Email Subject Line: You MUST use the exact subject line format:
Trainee Technician – Mechanical/Electrical(e.g., Trainee Technician – Mechanical) - Closing Date: Apply as soon as possible for immediate experiential placement.
Sample Selection & Technical Interview Questions
Engineering Fundamentals & HVAC/Cleanroom Concepts
- Question (Air Filtration & Cleanrooms): “What is the main function of a HEPA filter in a biocontainment or cleanroom environment, and why is air pressure management important?”
- Question (Electrical & Mechanical Diagnostics): “How do electrical motors and mechanical fan assemblies work together in air handling units (AHUs) to maintain continuous airflow?”
How to Apply
Email your CV directly to Lethabo at Takora:
- Employer: Takora
- Recruiting Contact: Lethabo (
Lethabo@takora.co.za) - Location: Midrand, Gauteng
- Duration: 6–12 Months Experiential Training (Possibility of Full-Time Role)
- Mandatory Subject Line:
Trainee Technician – Mechanical/Electrical