Heavy Equipment Apprentice: Hands-On Training

Company : Barloworld Equipment; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Barloworld Equipment in Polokwane invites applications for a full-time apprenticeship based in Limpopo. The program offers hands-on training with heavy earth-moving equipment, exposing you to workshop and field work, diagnostics, maintenance, and customer service.

The entry-level role focuses on developing practical skills, including inspection, troubleshooting, and the ability to document service reports and MIRs, while supporting parts ordering and site visits.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 with Pure Mathematics minimum 45%.
• Grade 12 with English minimum 45%.
• Grade 12/N3 with Physical Science minimum 45%.
• N2/N3 with relevant theory will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Heavy Earthmoving Products.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and repairs.
• Remove and install components in a workshop or on customer sites.
• Order Parts.
• Control own administration (service reports, labour booking, parts returned, expenses, etc).
• Compile accurate customer machine analysis and reports including MIR.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Testing

Maintenance

Repairs

Education

Grade 12/N3 with Pure Mathematics 45%

Grade 12 with English 45%

Grade 12/N3 with Physical Science 45%

N2/N3 with relevant theory

Motor/Diesel theory or Electrical/Electronic Theory

Code B Learner’s License (Light vehicle)

Job description

Barloworld Equipment in Polokwane invites applications for a full-time apprenticeship based in Limpopo. The program offers hands-on training with heavy earth-moving equipment, exposing you to workshop and field work, diagnostics, maintenance, and customer service.

The entry-level role focuses on developing practical skills, including inspection, troubleshooting, and the ability to document service reports and MIRs, while supporting parts ordering and site visits.