PADESCE Recruitment 2026: 646 Apprenticeship Opportunities – Apply Now
Job Description
PADESCE Recruitment 2026: 646 Apprenticeship Opportunities for Young Cameroonians
Young Cameroonians looking for practical professional training now have an important opportunity through the PADESCE Recruitment 2026 programme.
The Project for the Development of Secondary Education and Skills for Growth and Employment (PADESCE) has launched Call for Applications No. 008 AC/MINEFOP/UCP-PADESCE/MCDC/SF2, inviting young Cameroonians to apply for places under the National Enterprise Apprenticeship Programme – Alternance Travail-Études (ATE). The announcement was published by PADESCE OFFICIEL on LinkedIn and dated 28 August 2026.
The programme is designed to strengthen young people’s professional skills through practical training in partner companies combined with theoretical training.
PADESCE Recruitment 2026: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | National Enterprise Apprenticeship Programme |
| Model | Alternance Travail-Études (ATE) |
| Reference | AC/MINEFOP/UCP-PADESCE/MCDC/SF2 |
| Opportunities | 646 apprenticeship places |
| Partner companies | 18 |
| Target group | Young Cameroonians |
| Age | 15 to 30 years |
| Application method | Online |
| Opening date | 28 August 2026 |
| Deadline | 11 September |
| Training duration | Approximately 5 months |
| Training structure | 80% enterprise / 20% training centre |
| Qualification | Certificate of Professional Qualification (CQP) |
The programme provides 646 places supervised by 244 apprenticeship masters across 18 partner companies. Training is structured around practical workplace experience and complementary theoretical instruction.
Available Apprenticeship Opportunities
The recruitment covers a wide range of technical, industrial, agricultural, digital and service occupations.
SOCARREMA (IMEFAC)
Sector: Metallurgical Industry / Railway Engineering
- Railway Maintenance Technician – 21 places
- Rail Welding – 21 places
- Railway Maintenance Agent / Track Worker – 18 places
The required profiles include Bac C, Bac D or Technical Baccalaureate for the technician position, while the other positions accept BEPC or CAP. Beginners are accepted.
FLORE SERVICES
Sector: QHSE
- Landscaping and Green Spaces Maintenance Technician – 20 places
- Hygiene, Safety and Environment Technician – 10 places
Entry profiles include CEP/FSLC and Probatoire/GCE O Level depending on the position.
SOTRABUS
Sector: Automobile Industry
Opportunities include:
- Welding – 6
- Boiler Making – 3
- Heavy Equipment Repair – 10
- Mechanical Manufacturing – 6
- Automotive Design – 3
- Automotive Mechatronics – 10
- Automotive Electricity – 6
- Automotive Interior Finishing – 6
- Automotive Bodywork and Painting – 10
These opportunities are particularly relevant to young people interested in automotive mechanics, electrical systems, fabrication and vehicle maintenance.
FECS SARL
Sector: Fire Safety
- Fire Prevention – 20 places
- Equipment Installation – 20 places
The positions accept profiles including CAP, BEPC and GCE O Level.
TENE FISH CENTER SARL
Sector: Aquaculture
- Table Fish Production – 8 places
- Fingerling Production – 8 places
Other Partner Companies
The wider programme also includes opportunities in metallurgy, construction, digital technology, cloud computing, renewable energy, agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, hospitality, fashion, logistics, health and HSE.
The partner-company list includes COMETAL, FERROMETAL, MIPROMALO, ICES, MAISON SOLAIRE, SETA, IAO D’OBALA, PHP, ANAFOR, LEWAT HOTEL, MANDA CREA, AFRIMAR and INAREF, alongside the companies detailed above.
This makes the PADESCE programme considerably broader than a conventional recruitment exercise: applicants are being selected for structured work-based apprenticeship and professional qualification.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants should meet the following general requirements:
- Be a Cameroonian national.
- Be aged 15 to 30 years at the beginning of the apprenticeship contract.
- Hold the qualification required for the selected trade.
- Not exceed the technician-level qualification.
- Demonstrate motivation and discipline.
- Have good teamwork, communication and adaptation skills.
The programme encourages applications from young women, persons with disabilities whose circumstances are compatible with the proposed trades, and young people from all ten regions of Cameroon.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare:
- Completed online application form.
- Motivation letter.
- Updated CV.
- Copy of birth certificate.
- Copy of National Identity Card or valid receipt.
- Copy of the required diploma.
- Medical fitness certificate.
How to Apply for PADESCE Recruitment 2026
Applications are submitted exclusively online.
Official application platform:
PADESCE Apprenticeship Application Portal
Applicants should complete the online form carefully and provide the required supporting documents.
The reported selection process includes administrative verification, preselection, aptitude testing, individual interviews, behavioural assessment, matching with partner companies, final validation and contract signing.
Important: Applicants should be extremely careful about anyone requesting money in exchange for selection. This is an official PADESCE apprenticeship programme, not a paid recruitment scheme.
Why This PADESCE Opportunity Matters
The programme offers young people an opportunity to gain practical experience directly inside participating enterprises while receiving complementary theoretical training.
According to the published programme information, the apprenticeship lasts approximately five months, with about 80% of the training taking place in the company and 20% in a training environment. Participants are expected to receive a Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle (CQP) at the end of the programme.
For young people who have completed vocational or technical studies but lack workplace experience, this type of work-study arrangement can provide a useful bridge into professional life.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is PADESCE Recruitment 2026?
It is a national apprenticeship recruitment programme launched under the PADESCE project using the Alternance Travail-Études approach.
2. How many apprenticeship places are available?
There are 646 apprenticeship places across 18 partner companies.
3. Who can apply?
Young Cameroonians aged 15 to 30 years, provided they meet the qualification requirements for their chosen trade.
4. Is previous work experience required?
The programme is designed for apprenticeship and professional development, and the published profiles generally accommodate beginners.
5. What sectors are covered?
The opportunities cover areas including railway engineering, metallurgy, automobile manufacturing, construction, digital technology, renewable energy, agriculture, aquaculture, hospitality, fashion, logistics, fire safety and HSE.
6. How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online through the PADESCE apprenticeship portal:
Apply through the PADESCE Apprenticeship Portal
7. When is the deadline?
The deadline is 11 September.
8. Is this an ordinary job vacancy?
No. It is primarily an enterprise apprenticeship and professional training programme under the Alternance Travail-Études model.
