Job: Field Representative Development Program 2027

Company : Caterpillar Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Johannesburg invites graduates to join its 2027 Field Representative Development Program, designed to develop future Sales Representatives and Product Support Operations Representatives through structured training, rotations, and mentorship.

Starting February 2027, participants gain experience across technical, commercial, and leadership disciplines with international exposure, dealer engagement, and real-world projects, preparing for long-term careers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluent in English.
• Valid passport valid through August 2027.
• Ability to travel between 30% and 70% depending on assignments.
• Willingness to live abroad for up to 3 months during training or rotational assignments.
• Experience leading projects in university, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Leadership experience in student organizations, community groups, volunteer activities, or professional associations.
• Experience in multicultural environments.
• Knowledge of digital technologies and data analysis tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Power BI, dashboards, and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Caterpillar's structured Field Representative Development Program.
• Complete an intensive 3-month training programme covering products, services, industry strategies, communication, and leadership skills.
• Participate in rotational assignments across different business functions.
• Support Caterpillar dealers and customers in improving operational efficiency.
• Assist dealerships with service operations, inventory management, and digital solutions.
• Contribute to strategic projects and business improvement initiatives.
• Develop technical, commercial, sales, and customer relationship skills.
• Analyze market trends, product performance, and competitive activity.
• Support sales planning, forecasting, and dealer performance improvement.
• Build relationships with dealers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare for future roles as a Sales Representative or Product Support Operations Representative.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership experience

Data analysis

Cross-cultural experience

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Marketing / Sales / Business / Eng

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

Power BI

Dashboards

Data visualization

Job description

Field Representative Development Program 2027

Description

Caterpillar Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, is offering its 2027 Field Representative Development Program in Johannesburg.This global graduate development programme is designed to develop future Sales Representatives and Product Support Operations Representatives through structured training, rotational assignments, mentorship, and practical business experience.The programme begins in February 2027 and combines technical, commercial, and leadership development with international exposure, dealer engagement, and real-world business projects. Participants will gain valuable experience supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers while developing the skills required for long-term career growth within one of the world's most recognized industrial organizations.

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Responsibilities

• Participate in Caterpillar's structured Field Representative Development Program.
• Complete an intensive 3-month training programme covering products, services, industry strategies, communication, and leadership skills.
• Participate in rotational assignments across different business functions.
• Support Caterpillar dealers and customers in improving operational efficiency.
• Assist dealerships with service operations, inventory management, and digital solutions.
• Contribute to strategic projects and business improvement initiatives.
• Develop technical, commercial, sales, and customer relationship skills.
• Analyze market trends, product performance, and competitive activity.
• Support sales planning, forecasting, and dealer performance improvement.
• Build relationships with dealers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare for future roles as a Sales Representative or Product Support Operations Representative.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluent in English.
• Valid passport valid through August 2027.
• Ability to travel between 30% and 70% depending on assignments.
• Willingness to live abroad for up to 3 months during training or rotational assignments.
• Preferred Attributes:
• Experience supporting or leading projects through university, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Leadership experience in student organizations, community groups, volunteer activities, or professional associations.
• Experience in multicultural environments.
• Knowledge of digital technologies and data analysis tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Power BI, dashboards, and data visualization.