Vacancy title:
Welding Apprentice

[Type: INTERN, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Water Access Rwanda

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 21 2026

Duty Station:
Rwamagana | Rwamagana

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the Apprenticeship

Structured 6-month apprenticeship for two welding graduates to develop into fully qualified welders on WAR's INUMA™ minigrid, borehole, and filtration projects. You will work alongside experienced welders on real jobs — tank stands, filter housings, borehole caps, pipe supports.

Location & transport:

Based at the Rwamagana facility — WAR's warehouse and workshops. WAR provides company-facilitated daily transport in the morning from HQ Nyamirambo (Kigali) to the facility, and in the evening back to HQ. No commute cost to you.

Career path:

Apprentices who consistently exceed expectations throughout the 6 months may be promoted to Junior Welding Officer with the full Officer-level package. Apprentices who do not meet that bar will not be retained.

Who We're Looking For

Education:

TVET diploma or certificate in Welding, Metal Fabrication, or Mechanical Engineering (RTB/WDA-recognised institution).

Experience:

Recent graduate (0–1 year) or about-to-graduate within 3 months.

Trade Foundation:

Practical exposure to arc welding (SMAW). Bonus for MIG/MAG, TIG, plasma cutting, or work with galvanised or stainless steel.

Field Ready:

Willing to travel to rural minigrid and borehole sites for installation and repair work.

Key Result Areas

• Structural welding & fabrication — Tank stands, filter housings, borehole caps, pipe supports to WAR quality specifications.
• Workshop safety — PPE, ventilation, fire-safety, clean bay every shift.
• Field installation — Travel to sites to install and repair welded assemblies.
• Equipment care — Basic troubleshooting and maintenance of welding machines, grinders, cutting tools.

Apprenticeship Terms (fixed — non-negotiable)

• Duration: 6 months from start date
• Monthly Stipend: RWF 150,000 net take-home / month
• Other Benefits During Apprenticeship: None
• At Successful Completion: Promotion to Junior Welding Officer (full package) — only for apprentices who consistently exceed expectations
• If Performance Bar Not Met: Apprentice not retained at end of 6 months

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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How to Apply

Send the following to:

Subject: Application: Welding Apprentice - [Your Full Name]

• Your CV / resume (clearly showing TVET certificate, graduation date, and any welding project work)
• A cover letter (max one page) covering: your welding techniques, your most challenging weld job, and why WAR
• Optional but encouraged: photos or video of a weld you're proud of

Note: Terms are fixed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a practical welding assessment and a group interview with the Production Director.

Application deadline: Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 17:00. Applications with incorrect subject lines will be automatically disqualified. Women candidates strongly encouraged.

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