Apprentice Mechanic — Earthmoving Equipment

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

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.