Aspiring Jewellers

If you're looking for a glittering and glam career choice, you've come to the right place. Our programme is designed to change your design dreams into reality, and help you see your personal brand soar to greater planes in the international market.

Recent changes in the industry make this an opportune time to take on jewellery design and manufacturing. The South African government has put in laws that support the beneficiation of platinum and other platinum group metals.

There is also a growing local, tourist and export market for PGM jewellery. It is because of these reasons that this industry is one of those set to grow and contribute greatly in building the country's economy.

Now, could this be opportunity knocking on your door?

Where to start?

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At the seda Platinum Incubator, because we work closely with jewellery associations, private companies, organizations and government in South Africa and other countries, we can assist in developing your skill capabilities.

With such skills, the gateway of economic opportunities made possible by current policies in mining beneficiation and favorable developments in the jewellery manufacturing industry both locally and internationally will be wide open for you.

If you have a zest for jewellery, the finer and rare things of life, and have the drive to realize your dreams, we are looking for you. We are set to spur your growth and launch you onto your path to become globally competitive - one of the world leaders in platinum and palladium jewellery manufacturing.

If you think you have what it takes get in touch

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What it takes

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There are no specific personality traits for jewellery designers. However, one must have a passion for the profession, the art, and be teachable in order to unleash your creativity within. With that as a starting point, one can learn everything while getting trained.

A sense of design is a must. Accuracy and attention to detail are also very important for one to be a successful jeweller, so is creativity, imagination and a technically sound mind.

Basic knowledge about manufacturing trends in the fashion industry both local and internationally are an added but valuable advantage.

How else would you know what the market wants, or to create a brand that will start a great demand for your designs! Most importantly, understanding trends will help you as the emerging designer.

Getting started

If you have no experience of jewellery design and manufacture, the incubator recommends that you fill this gap in your knowledge before approaching us to start your business.

SPI has no training courses of its own and has partnered with  ORBIT Further Education and Training (FET) College as a service provider in North West province.

ORBIT teaches aspiring jewellers skills in jewellery  production. The training is in line with other Centres of Excellence in the jewellery industry around the world.

If you would like to attend another institution, have a look at our linkages page.

Who can be admitted to the course?

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ORBIT FET College

To apply for the jewellery training programmes, the following conditions must be met by the applicant:

  • Grade 9, with mathematical literacy
  • Good communication and coordination skills
  • A passion for design and art
  • Creativity and energy

The Qualification:

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The certificate you will be studying towards is a National Certificate in Jewellery Manufacture in a Mass Production Environment

The entire curriculum consists of four (4) main categories of learning:

  • CommunicationPP
  • Mathematical, physical, computer and life science
  • Core
  • Training

In order to complete the course, you will have to study and train for a period of 64 weeks (approximately 15 months). Once this is complete and you have met all the skills requirements to qualify as a jewellery manufacturer, you receive your certificate.

For more information contact Orbit FET College.

Job Description

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What does a jewellery designer actually do?

Jewellery designers prepare sketches by hand or on the computer to conceptualise the design.

After consulting with the customer or the manufacturing team, designers create detailed drawings, a structural model, computer simulations, or a full-scale prototype or model.

Increasingly, many designers now use computer-aided design (CAD) programmes and tools to create and better visualise the final product. Computer models make it much easier and quicker to create and work on a number of design alternatives.

This thus reduces design costs and the time it takes to deliver a product to market or specific client.

Each specific jewellery design is created keeping in mind various specifications like clarity, design structure, weight and stones to be used.