Job: Apprentice X9 Global Grade 03

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

The position is based in Polokwane, Limpopo (for the 2025/2026 intake). The role is a full-time apprenticeship, giving opportunity for hands-on training with heavy earth-moving equipment, which often sees use in mining, construction, infrastructure projects. This apprenticeship appears designed as an entry-level step — giving exposure to both workshop and field work, diagnostics, maintenance, and customer service

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 Machine Inspection Reports (MIR)

Qualifications

• Grade 12/ N3 with Pure Mathematics- minimum pass 45% (Not functional Mathematics)Grade 12 with English- minimum pass 45%Grade 12/ N3 with Physical Science minimum pass 45%N2/N3 with relevant theory will be added advantage
• Relevant theories- Motor/ Diesel theory or/and Electrical/ Electronic TheoryTechnicians for The World certificate will be an advantageMinimum Code B Learner’s License (Light motor vehicle) will be an added advantage