Toyota South Africa: 2026 Learnerships & Graduate Programmes
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) remains one of the largest employers in the South African automotive industry. For 2026, they are continuing their commitment to skills development through several key pipelines.
| Closing Date | 2026/02/28 |
| Reference Number | RMG260128-2 |
| Job Title | Automotive Apprentice (Learner Technician) – Open to designated groups only |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Business Unit | Rola Toyota |
| Division | Toyota Bredasdorp |
| Department | Technical |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Location – Town / City | Bredasdorp |
| Location – Province | Western Cape |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Minimum Education Level | Grade 12 | National Certificate |
| Job Category | Mechanical |
| Job Advert Summary | Rola Toyota Bredasdorp is looking for an Automotive Apprentice (Learner Technician) to be trained and developed to kickstart a technical career in the motor industry. The essential requirement however is minimum Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science as subjects. |
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1. Maintenance Learnership Programme (Unemployed Production)
This is a high-impact programme designed to equip youth with NQF Level 3 certifications in manufacturing and maintenance.
- Status for 2026: Initial intake recently closed (Jan 30, 2026). Check the portal for potential mid-year intakes or secondary cycles.
- Location: Prospecton, Durban (KZN).
- Duration: 12 – 24 Months.
- Educational Requirements:
- National Technical Certificate (N3–N6) OR
- Technical Matric with:
- Mathematics and Physical Science/Engineering Science.
- At least one technical subject: Electrical Trade Theory, Mechanical Trade Theory, Motor Trade Theory, or Mechanical Drawing/Graphical Design.
2. Graduate Training Programme 2026
Known as the GT26, this is a 24-month professional development programme for university graduates.
- Application Cycle: Applications for the 2026 intake typically open in June/July 2025 and close by 31 July. The actual work placement commences on February 2, 2026.
- Eligible Disciplines:
- Engineering: Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics/Electrical (Light Current).
- Business/Commerce: Accounting (CA Stream), HR, Marketing, Economics.
- Tech: Computer Science, Data Science, IT, Statistics, Mathematics.
- Minimum Requirements:
- Final year aggregate of at least 65%.
- South African Citizen aged 18–35.
- Bachelor’s Degree (Honours/PG preferred).
3. Apprenticeship Programme
A 4-year technical programme leading to a Trade Test (Artisan status).
- Trades: Tool, Jig & Die; Millwright; Fitter & Turner; Motor Mechanic; Auto Electrician.
- Requirement: N3 or Technical Matric with relevant trade theory.
4. Bursary Opportunities 2026
- Opening Date: 01 April 2025.
- Closing Date: 30 September 2025.
- Target: Full-time students in Engineering, Commerce, or Science degrees at accredited SA Universities.
How to Apply & Stay Notified
Toyota does not accept paper or email applications. All applications must be done through their official recruitment portal.
- Visit the Official Portal: https://jobs.toyota.co.za/
- Join the Talent Community: Even if a specific job isn’t open, click “Join Talent Community” on the portal. This ensures you receive automated email alerts the moment a new learnership or graduate role is posted.
- Prepare Documents: Have certified copies (not older than 6 months) of your ID, Matric Certificate, and latest academic transcripts/N3 results ready in PDF format.
- Keyword Search: Use the search bar on their site and type “Learner,” “Graduate,” or “Apprentice” to find active listings.
