Free State Office of the Premier: Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) Programme x100 posts

Opportunity Overview
The Office of the Premier of the Free State Province is calling for 100 unemployed but experienced individuals to apply for participation in the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) Programme in the Plumbing trade.
Title: Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) Programme – Plumbing Trade
Organization: Free State Office of the Premier
Location: Various districts within the Free State Province (Fezile Dabi, Lejweleputswa, Mangaung Metro, Thabo Mofutsanyana, Kopanong)
Closing Date: 15 June 2025
This initiative aims to formally recognize and certify the skills of individuals who have acquired plumbing experience through practical work, thereby enhancing their employment prospects and professional growth.
Program Details
- Training Venue: Flavius Mareka TVET College — Kroonstad
- Address: 24 Frichardt Street, Mora Building
- Contact: Mr. Liphapang Liphapang, Department of Human Settlements
- Email: liphapangliphapang@fspremier.gov.za
- Phone: 078 458 8291
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in plumbing
- A service letter from a registered company, clearly outlining plumbing-related duties, printed on the official company letterhead
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following certified documents:
- Updated CV (reflecting relevant plumbing experience)
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Certified proof of residential address
- Certified service letter from employer
Note: All certifications must be no older than 3 months.
Application Submission and Enquiries
Applications and inquiries can be directed to the relevant District Offices:
Lejweleputswa District
- Location: Boitumelo Mall, Operation Hlasela Centre, Office No. 42, Nkoane Road, Oppenheimer Park, Welkom
- Email: thabo.maropela@fspremier.gov.za
- Contact: Mr. Thabo Maropela — 079 506 7081
Mangaung Metro
- Location: 124 Brahman Building, Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein
- Email: lintle.nkemele@fspremier.gov.za
- Contact: Ms. Lintle Nkemele — 060 533 0059
Thabo Mofutsanyana District
- Location: No. 1 Motebang Road, Old Government Building, Phuthaditjhaba
- Email: thandi.solitswayi@fspremier.gov.za
- Contact: Ms. Thandi Solitswayi — 060 533 1141
Kopanong
- Location: Thusanong Centre, 398 Booysen Street, Trompsburg
Important Information
- Application deadline: 15 July 2025
- Incomplete applications or missing documents will not be considered.
- Applicants may submit their applications by hand at the nearest District Office or electronically via email.
- People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- If no feedback is received within four (4) months after the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.
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