Apprenticeship – Motorcycles

Donford Group; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover Stellenbosch offers an Apprenticeship learning programme combining theory and on‑the‑job training in a workshop environment. Ideal for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and a solid work ethic, eager to start a long-term career with premium brands.

As an Apprentice you will learn hands-on maintenance, diagnostics, and servicing while progressing through multiple levels with formal training.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong mechanical/technical ability and a focused work ethic.
• Be prepared to complete an aptitude test as part of the apprenticeship.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn and gain in-depth mechanical and technical skills.
• Be trained by industry technicians to perform a range of mechanical activities.
• Carry out set daily tasks and duties and participate in servicing and repairs as you progress.

Skills

Strong mechanical ability

Disciplined work ethic

Communication skills

Education

Matric with Maths & Science

N3 with relevant subjects

Technical Grade 11 with relevant subjects

Job description

Jaguar Land Rover Stellenbosch, has an exciting opportunity for hardworking individuals who are fully committed to undertake a dedicated Apprenticeship learning programme with us.

The Apprenticeship Programme will consist of theoretical as well as practical workplace (on-the-job) training. Working within a workshop, this would be a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated young person with a strong technical/mechanical ability and great work ethic to begin a long-term, rewarding career.

Please Note: An Apprenticeship is not for the faint hearted - a dedicated strong and focused work ethic is essential. You will need to be disciplined to effectively follow direction, listen, learn and develop your tradecraft over a 3–4-year period. However, the rewards are fantastic, as are the future career prospects for career driven individuals.

As an Apprentice:

• You will learn and gain fantastic in-depth mechanical and technical skills/expertise.
• Be trained by the best industry technicians within premium brands, to perform a range of mechanical activities.
• Continuously learn new innovative techniques in formal training sessions, keeping abreast of rapidly changing technology.
• Gain hands on maintenance exposure, and as you progress through the various levels of expertise, carrying out essential minor & major servicing and repairs, component replacements and engine/electrical diagnostics.
• Carry out set daily tasks and duties.

This is a rare and outstanding opportunity, and to be considered, you must:

• Be a South African citizen between the ages of 18 and 25.
• Be dedicated and have a focused work ethic.
• Matric with Maths and Science OR N3 with relevant subjects OR Technical Grade 11 with relevant subjects
• Have a strong mechanical/technical ability and interest and a can-do attitude. You will be expected to complete an aptitude test.
• Be committed to learning & development to complete a full apprenticeship program
• Possess a desire to continually develop your career and be an industry leading technician
• Have the ability to follow direction, listen and learn
• Be calm, mature, honest, and conscientious with strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude, be reliable and punctual.
• Candidates from outside the Western Cape will not be considered.