Toolmaker Internship ( Re- Advertise)

Volkswagen Group; Kariega, Centurion, Sandton; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Group Africa in South Africa invites motivated newcomers to join an 18‑month Toolmaker Internship in the Production Division. You will help manufacture and maintain jigs and fixtures, read engineering drawings, and learn basic tooling and measurement methods in a high‑volume automotive setting.

This fixed‑term internship provides hands‑on experience, teamwork opportunities, and a pathway to develop core tooling skills while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or N3 with Mathematics is required.
• No prior work experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the manufacturing of jigs and fixtures from design specifications.
• Support maintenance, repair, and modification of body shop tooling and fixtures.
• Assist with inspection and measurement of components using basic measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering and technical drawings.
• Support body shop production with basic fault‑finding and corrective actions.
• Assist in compiling reports and documenting tooling activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement and learning initiatives.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 or N3 with Mathematics

Job description

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At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic newly qualified Toolmaker Interns to join the Production Division for an 18 months internship programme. Successful candidates will support the manufacturing, maintenance, and improvement of jigs and fixtures used within the Production environments. This internship provides valuable hands‑on experience in a high‑volume automotive manufacturing environment, offering exposure to tooling, engineering drawings, and precision measurement systems. This programme is designed to develop technical competencies and provide practical workplace experience, enabling interns to build a strong foundation for a career in the tooling and automotive manufacturing industry.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Assist in the manufacturing of jigs and fixtures from design specifications
• Support maintenance, repair, and modification of body shop tooling and fixtures
• Assist with inspection and measurement of components using basic measuring equipment
• Read and interpret engineering and technical drawings
• Support body shop production with basic fault‑finding and corrective actions
• Assist in compiling reports and documenting tooling activities
• Participate in continuous improvement and learning initiatives

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or N3 with Mathematics

Work Experience:

• No prior work experience required
• Basic understanding of tooling, machining, or manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• High attention to detail and quality standards

Are you in?

We are looking for new talent, employees who want to achieve, believe in innovative power of ideas, leaders who are able to collaborate and adapt to the mobility of the future, take ownership, responsibility, accountability and diverse thinkers in order to embrace our differences.

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Job ID: 28850

Location: ZA

Department: Logistics and Fleet Management

Shift: Shift

Contract type: Fixed-term

Remote Working: Mobile Work not possible

Posting Date: 1 Oct 2026