Mining houses and contractors
Electrical, instrumentation and planned-maintenance work on deep-level mines.
Online Courses for Learners in South Africa – Live from India
South Africa’s mining, automotive and finance sectors hire technical staff. Learn live from India, three and a half hours ahead of Johannesburg.
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01South Africa
South Africa mining, automotive and finance
Mining in Gauteng and the Northern Cape, vehicle plants in the Eastern Cape and Gauteng, and the financial and engineering-services sector centred on Johannesburg shape most technical hiring. Durban’s port and Cape Town’s technology scene add logistics and software roles.
South Africa is three and a half hours behind India, so an Indian early-evening class fits a late-afternoon session locally.
Where the jobs are
Automotive plants and suppliers
CAD, DMU and quality roles.
Johannesburg and Cape Town firms
Data, finance and software roles.
02Courses that fit
What to learn for South Africa
PLC & SCADA
Automation upkeep on mine and plant sites.
44–64 hElectrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical)
Panel and cable drawings for mining and utility projects.
64–80 hSolidWorks
Equipment design for mining and plant suppliers.
40–100 hAutomotive Design & DMU
Vehicle-programme engineering for plant suppliers.
40 hPower BI
Dashboards for finance and mining analytics teams.
30–60 hPython
Entry skill for data and software roles.
50–120 h03Joining from South Africa
How learning works
South African learners study live online; South Africa is about three and a half hours behind India.
Where we teach: classroom batches run at our Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet centres in Tamil Nadu; learners elsewhere join live online or hybrid batches.
07Compare
Four courses, side by side
| Course | Hours | Who it suits | First project |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLC & SCADA | 44–64 h | Beginners in automation who want a 44-hour course on Mitsubishi FX PLCs with GX Works2 and Wonderware InTouch SCADA. | Paint or soft drink mixing recipe |
| Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) | 64–80 h | Beginners who need AutoCAD drafting basics first and then full AutoCAD Electrical schematic, PLC and panel work in 64 hours. | Panel sizing from an SLD |
| SolidWorks | 40–100 h | Mechanical students, CNC operators and design engineers who want to turn SolidWorks models into planned CNC machining work. | Slider crank motion study |
| Automotive Design & DMU | 40 h | Students and engineers who want a 40-hour grounding in how vehicles are designed, from architecture and packaging to aerodynamics and EVs. | DMU clash review |
08Study plan
Your first 40 weeks from South Africa
At around seven hours a week, alongside college or work. Faster or slower is fine; finish each project before moving on.
- Weeks 1–9: PLC & SCADA (44–64 h)
- Weeks 10–20: Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) (64–80 h)
- Weeks 21–34: SolidWorks (40–100 h)
- Weeks 35–40: Automotive Design & DMU (40 h)
05Your learning path
From South Africa, step by step
PLC & SCADA 44–64 h
You will learn to
- Wire a simple relay control panel with selector-switch modes
- Interface PLC and SCADA to monitor and control filling, conveyor and drilling applications
- Use comparison, move, math and logic instructions and function block diagrams
Project to build: Relay control panel. Wire a small panel with push buttons, relays and a selector switch for different control modes.
Tools covered: Omron CX-Supervisor and CX-Simulator, ODBC, DDE and Excel data export, Mitsubishi GX Works2 (FX series), Siemens WinCC, Ladder logic and Function Block Diagram.
Foundation level: Learners who want a 64-hour Siemens-focused course with STEP 7, TIA Portal (S7-1200), FBD and WinCC SCADA.
Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) 64–80 h
You will learn to
- Run audits and generate BOM, wire and panel reports
- Draw wires, ladders and signal arrows with automatic wire numbering
- Build custom symbols and reusable circuits with Symbol Builder and Circuit Builder
Project to build: DOL and star-delta starter schematic. Draw motor starter control and power circuits with wire numbers and cross-references.
Tools covered: Bus bar, conduit and wire size calculations, Electrical and drawing audits, Catalog Browser and component libraries, Wire numbering and signal arrows, Symbol Builder and Circuit Builder.
Foundation level: Beginners who need AutoCAD drafting basics first and then full AutoCAD Electrical schematic, PLC and panel work in 64 hours.
SolidWorks 40–100 h
You will learn to
- Navigate the SolidWorks interface, Feature Manager design tree and Command Manager
- Assemble components using standard, advanced and mechanical mates and check interference
- Create production drawings with section and detail views, GD&T annotations and BOM tables
Project to build: Weldment supporting frame. Build a machine frame from structural members with gussets, end caps and a cut list.
Tools covered: Assembly design with mechanical mates, Weldments and cut lists, CAM toolpaths and machining simulation, Sketcher with relations and smart dimensions, SolidWorks Motion.
Foundation level: Beginners and students who want a compact 40-hour course covering sketching, part modelling, assemblies, drawings and sheet metal.
Automotive Design & DMU 40 h
You will learn to
- Outline how an EV architecture differs from a combustion vehicle
- Relate exterior shape to aerodynamics and styling choices
- Review a digital mock-up for fit, clearance and clashes using sections and measurements
Project to build: DMU clash review. Check a sub-assembly for clashes and clearances, cut sections and write a short review report.
Tools covered: Vehicle layout and packaging methods, Clash and clearance analysis, EV architecture concepts, Section and measurement tools, Automotive design standards.
Foundation level: Students and engineers who want a 40-hour grounding in how vehicles are designed, from architecture and packaging to aerodynamics and EVs.
06Careers
Roles that fit work around South Africa
CAE / FEA Analyst
A CAE / FEA analyst uses computer simulation to check whether a part or structure will survive the loads it faces in real life.
Day to day: post-process stress, displacement and mode-shape results and check them against hand calculations; build shell, solid and 1D meshes that meet element-quality criteria.
Skills employers ask for: Element types, mesh quality checks and convergence; Technical report writing; Strength of materials and machine design fundamentals.
Where careers start: CAE Trainee.
Mechanical Design Engineer
A mechanical design engineer turns a product idea into accurate 3D models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings.
Day to day: revise designs based on feedback from manufacturing, quality and testing teams; create 3D part models and assemblies from sketches, specifications or customer inputs.
Skills employers ask for: GD&T and tolerance stack-up basics; 3D part and assembly modelling in SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo or NX; Basic strength-of-materials calculations.
Where careers start: Trainee / CAD Draughtsman.
CFD Engineer
A CFD engineer uses computational fluid dynamics to predict how air, water, oil or gas flows through and around products.
Day to day: present findings and design suggestions to product and test teams; post-process velocity, pressure and temperature contours, streamlines and forces.
Skills employers ask for: Fluid mechanics and heat transfer fundamentals; Meshing for CFD, including boundary-layer inflation; Basic CAD handling and geometry clean-up.
Where careers start: CFD Trainee.
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04Class timings
When classes fit your day
| City | Slot | Your local time | India time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg · Cape Town | Weekday evening | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 10:30 PM–12:30 AM |
| Johannesburg · Cape Town | Weekday early morning | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM |
| Johannesburg · Cape Town | Weekend morning | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 12:30 PM–2:30 PM |
Slots marked “late night in India” need the trainer’s confirmation. Final timings are fixed on WhatsApp based on trainer and student availability; any date and time can be arranged where a trainer is available.
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09FAQ
South Africa – FAQ
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhich course helps in a mine-maintenance planner role?
PLC and SCADA with electrical CAD is the common pairing.
Can I join from Cape Town?
Yes. Time zones are the same across the country.
Which course should I start with in South Africa?
Mining in Gauteng and the Northern Cape, vehicle plants in the Eastern Cape and Gauteng, and the financial and engineering-services sector centred on Johannesburg shape most technical hiring. A sensible order is PLC & SCADA first, then Electrical CAD (AutoCAD Electrical) once you are comfortable.
Do I need my own laptop?
No. Classroom students practise on the centre's systems. For online classes you need a computer that can run SolidWorks; the counsellor can guide you on the setup.
Will I work on real PLC hardware?
Programs are written in the manufacturer's software and tested on a PLC or simulator, and the course includes panel and relay wiring practice. Ask your centre about the hardware available in your batch.
Can I learn online from South Africa?
Yes. CareerKraft runs live, trainer-led online and hybrid batches with the same syllabus, projects and certificate as classroom batches, so learners in South Africa do not have to relocate.
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