2025 Caterpillar South Africa Career Kickstart Program

Caterpillar Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of construction equipment is offering a full-time position in Johannesburg through their Career Kickstart Program. This opportunity is designed for recent graduates, allowing them to work on impactful projects while receiving mentorship. Candidates need to be fluent in English, possess a valid passport, and have completed at least one internship. The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Passport (valid through Sept 2026).
• Fluent in English.
• Open to travel – regionally and globally.
• 1 internship completed (1 to 2 years of experience).

Responsibilities

• Learn the ins and outs of Caterpillar’s business, customers and solutions.
• Solve real business challenges and drive real-world projects.
• Collaborate with experts across product support, strategy, digital, marketing, and sales.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering

Tools

MS Office/O365

Job description

Career Area

Students and Graduates

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Introducing the South Africa Career Kickstart Program

Spark the Future. Fuel Your Career!

Kickstart Your Career with Caterpillar Step into a future shaped by innovation, purpose, and global impact. At Caterpillar, talent doesn’t just build a career — they help build a better world. From day one, you'll be part of a culture that champions learning, mentorship, and meaningful projects across industries. Whether you're driven by sustainability, cutting-edge tech, or engineering excellence, Caterpillar offers the tools, support, and freedom to grow.

What's in it for you?

This is More Than a Job — It’s a Launchpad for Your Career. If you're hungry to make an impact in either Marketing, Strategy, Product Support, Sales, or Business Development, this opportunity is your springboard. Join a team that values fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and real impact. We don’t just offer roles — we offer rocket fuel for your professional ambitions. From real-world projects / hands-on projects to mentoring from industry leaders, you’ll gain the momentum to kickstart and build a career that matters. Your journey starts here—come shape what's next.

Be at the Heart of Regional Growth. From market research and digital solutions to capability assessment and value selling, you’ll be central to how we support dealers and customers across Africa. This is your chance to shape what’s next guided by expert mentors, equipped with tailored training, and constantly challenged to lead with purpose and deliver real impact.

Program Details

• Start Date: October 1, 2025
• Contract Duration: 1 year (Oct 2025 – Sept 2026)
• Work Format: Full time (40 hrs / week), onsite 5 days per week
• Location: Johannesburg
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Valid Passport (valid through Sept 2026)
• Fluent in English
• Open to travel – regionally and globally
• Proficiency in MS Office / O365
• Strong communication, initiative, teamwork, and presentation skills
• 1 internship completed (1 to 2 years of experience)
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering (or similar)
• Passion for learning, and making things happen
• Customer-obsessed mindset
• Commercially sharp
• Analytical thinking, and problem solving
• Hungry to learn and grow
  
  

What You’ll Work On

• Learn the ins and outs of Caterpillar’s business, customers and solutions
• Solve real business challenges and drive real-world projects
• Collaborate with experts across product support, strategy, digital, marketing, and sales
• Work on strategic assessments that drive innovation and growth
• Build confidence, clarity and credibility in a supportive global team
  
  

What You Have

Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Posting Dates

August 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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