Description

AFGRI Equipment is recruiting 40 motivated candidates for Tractor Mechanic and Earthmoving Mechanic apprenticeships across its South African branch network.

The apprenticeship provides three years of in-service training towards qualification as a Tractor Mechanic or Earthmoving Mechanic.

The first six months will serve as a probation period. After completing probation successfully, the apprentice will enter into a formal contract with AFGRI and begin structured technical and workplace training.

Responsibilities

• Complete training towards qualification as a Tractor Mechanic or Earthmoving Mechanic.
• Assist with the repair of agricultural, construction or earthmoving equipment.
• Assist with preventative and corrective equipment maintenance.
• Participate in practical workplace training.
• Attend training at a practical training institute where required.
• Register for relevant distance-learning subjects where required and available.
• Attend Saturday classes when required.
• Complete supplier product training.
• Complete internal training provided by AFGRI specialists.
• Assist with workshop stock control.
• Provide customer service.
• Complete general workplace and workshop duties.
• Complete required assessments, training phases and academic subjects.
• Follow AFGRI workshop, safety and operational procedures.

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Requirements

• Grade 12 or Matric.
• English passed at Grade 12 level.
• Mathematics or Technical Mathematics passed at Grade 12 level.
• Mathematical Literacy will not be accepted.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication skills.
• Administrative skills.
• Availability to attend interviews and assessments.
• Willingness to enter into a three-year apprenticeship contract.
• Willingness to attend practical, internal, supplier and distance-learning training where required.
• Willingness to attend Saturday classes where required.

The following Grade 12 subjects will be advantageous but are not compulsory:

• Engineering Science.
• Technical Science.
• Physical Science.
• Engineering Graphics and Design.
• Diesel Trade Theory.
• Motor Trade Theory.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong motivation.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Goal orientation.
• Ability to work towards deadlines.
• Communication skills.
• Administrative ability.
• Computer literacy.
• Willingness to learn.
• Mechanical interest.
• Ability to complete technical and practical training.

Other

Number of Positions: 40

Programme Options:

• Tractor Mechanic Apprenticeship.
• Earthmoving Mechanic Apprenticeship.

Contract Duration: Three years.

Maximum Contract Period: Four years.

Probation Period: Six months.

During the probation period, both AFGRI and the apprentice may assess whether the programme is suitable. Either party may withdraw during this period without consequences.

After probation, formal training may include:

• Practical training institute attendance.
• Distance learning through a college.
• Saturday classes.
• Supplier product training.
• Internal AFGRI technical training.
• Workplace-based practical training.

Training will be supported through AgriSETA or MerSETA.

Training is provided free of charge when the required subjects and training phases are passed. Apprentices who fail subjects or training phases will be responsible for the cost and time required to repeat them.

Apprentices who withdraw after the probation period or during the required work-back period may be required to repay training costs.

The work-back period will equal the time taken to qualify, calculated in years.

The apprenticeship contract will expire if the apprentice does not qualify within four years.

Work Level: Student / Graduate

Employment Type: Contract

Salary: Market-related

Employment Equity Position: Yes

Location: Multiple AFGRI Equipment branches across South Africa