LH Marthinusen Offers Practical Training for Engineering Technology Students

LH Marthinusen is accepting applications for its Technologist in Training route, aimed at students who need practical industry experience to complete an engineering-related qualification. This is distinct from the company’s artisan apprenticeship route and its four-year-degree graduate route.

LH Marthinusen training structure

The employer’s training overview describes six months for P1, with a further six months for P2 at its discretion. Applicants should not treat both periods as automatically guaranteed. The application page closes on 15 November 2026 and identifies Johannesburg as the branch.

Eligibility and documents

Applicants should have completed their academic S modules, with practical work required for a diploma. The form lists Electrical (Power) Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry. It also says completed B.Eng Tech candidates may apply through this route.

The required uploads are a CV, full academic transcript and a university Work Integrated Learning letter, in Word or PDF format. Only applications through the online form are accepted.

How to apply

Read the official page and confirm that this is the appropriate route for your qualification. Follow the form’s required fields and declarations yourself.

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Check academic placement requirements first

The following preparation advice is Reign Gigs guidance, not an additional employer requirement.

Contact the relevant office at your institution if you are unsure what workplace activities your qualification requires. Have the institution’s placement requirements ready before you apply. A workplace opportunity can be attractive while still needing formal academic approval to count towards your qualification.

Check that your letter and transcript describe the same programme and current stage of study. If a letter is outdated or your academic status has changed, obtain clarification rather than editing an official document yourself. Keep a clear copy of every document for your own records.

Applicants with a completed B.Eng Tech should pay particular attention to the form’s wording. If the requested WIL letter does not fit your circumstances, ask the employer how to handle that field instead of uploading a substitute document that misrepresents your status.

Plan for a practical placement

Before accepting an offer, clarify how attendance, supervision and progress assessments will be handled. Find out what records your institution requires and who can sign them. Keeping accurate records from the beginning can prevent avoidable problems when your practical component is assessed.

Ask about financial and travel arrangements before making commitments. The verified pages do not specify a salary or stipend amount. Do not infer that accommodation, transport or professional registration fees are included.

Keep placement records organised

As practical preparation, set up a folder for the vacancy, submitted documents and correspondence with your institution. Record which version of your transcript and WIL letter was submitted. If an offer follows, compare the placement dates with your academic calendar before accepting. This organisational advice does not replace the employer’s requirements or your institution’s assessment rules.

During a placement, record tasks accurately and ask your supervisor before sharing any workplace information in an academic portfolio. Confidential business material should not be copied into a report merely to demonstrate that you completed a task.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as a graduate engineer programme?

No. The employer provides separate application routes, and applicants should select the one that matches their academic background.

Is P2 guaranteed?

The training overview makes the second six-month period discretionary.

Can I email an application instead?

The page accepts applications through its online form, not an alternative email submission.

Does submitting mean I have a place?

No. Completing an application is not an offer, and academic placement approval may also be needed.

Independent publisher: Reign Gigs is not the recruiting employer. Applications must go through the employer’s official recruitment channel.