Apprentice

CNH; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical aid benefit

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

CNH is offering an apprenticeship in Brakpan for hands-on learning in earthmoving machinery repairs and maintenance. You will work alongside qualified technicians in workshops and on-site, gaining experience across servicing, engine work, hydraulics, and diagnostics.

You will follow a MerSETA-aligned program to qualify as a skilled mechanic, with structured coaching and documentation of progress. This role provides regional training opportunities and a path to a trades qualification.

Qualifications

• Technically minded with willingness to learn and apply new skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent work ethic: honest, reliable and hardworking.
• Team-oriented with adaptability to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience by assisting in servicing various capital equipment.
• Aid in rebuilding engines, transmissions and differentials.
• Assist with injector pumps and assembly work.
• Perform auto electrical repairs and fault finding.
• Work with hydraulic systems and fit hydraulic hoses.
• Learn welding and perform measurements per manuals.
• Complete MerSETA training records for trade test eligibility.

Skills

Technically minded

Ability to learn

Problem solving

Excellent work ethic

Dedicated

Team player

Adaptable

Education

N2/Matric maths

English

Job description

About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose:

we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose:

we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future.

If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Job Purpose

An apprentice works towards a technical qualification using theory and experience within a specific mechanical environment; endeavors to learn from experience in various technical repair and maintenance tasks. An apprentice assists with technical work in the workshop and in the field guided and coached by qualified technical staff. The apprentice aims to qualify within a prescribed period to become a fully-fledged qualified mechanic in the field of earthmoving machinery repairs and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Gaining experience through assistance on the following:
  • Servicing of various types of capital equipment
  • Rebuilding of engines, transmissions and differentials
  • Repairing Injector pumps and assembly
  • Auto electrical repairs and fault-finding analysis
  • Hydraulic systems and fitting of hydraulic hoses
  • Welding
  • Various measurements on pressures and clearances as per technical repair manuals
  • And other specific technical modules as prescribed by the governing body, MerSETA
• Administration and gaining experience to complete the following documents:
  • Submitting and completing daily experience sheets for filing
  • Accurate time sheet completion
  • Field Service Breakdown reports
  • Condition reports
  • Tool registers
  • Completion of the MerSETA training records for submission to qualify for trade test

Skills Required

• Technically minded individual
• Ability to learn
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable and hardworking
• Dedicated
• Team player
• Ability to adapt

Preferred Qualifications

• N2/Matric: Subjects:
• Mathematics (Maths Literacy will not apply)
• English

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

Benefits

• Retirement benefits
• Medical aid benefit
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programs