Company : Toyota
Location: Durban, South Africa
Closing date: 10 April 2026
The Toyota Apprenticeship Programme 2026 offers young South Africans an opportunity to gain hands-on technical training in one of the country’s leading automotive manufacturing environments. The programme is based in Durban and focuses on developing skilled artisans in the Millwright and Fitter & Turner trades.
This structured apprenticeship is designed to equip candidates with practical workplace experience, technical knowledge, and trade competencies required in the engineering and manufacturing sector.
However, it is important to note that permanent employment is not guaranteed after completion, as placement depends on available vacancies.
Programme Overview
The Toyota Apprenticeship Programme 2026 provides selected candidates with formal training in either:
1. Millwright Trade
Apprentices will be trained in electrical and mechanical maintenance systems.
2. Fitter & Turner Trade
Apprentices will focus on mechanical fitting, machining, and precision engineering work.
Successful applicants will be appointed in an hourly paid position for the duration of the programme while undergoing structured training and workplace exposure.
Requirements
Millwright Applicants
Candidates must have:
- NTC3 or Technical Matric with:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Electrical Trade Theory or Mechanical Trade Theory
- Technical Drawing / Graphical Design
- Relevant workshop experience will be an added advantage
Fitter & Turner Applicants
Candidates must have:
- NTC3 or Technical Matric with:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Fitter & Turner Trade Theory
- Technical Drawing
- Relevant workshop experience will be advantageous
Skills and Competencies Required
Applicants should demonstrate the following abilities:
- Strong analytical and information-gathering skills
- Awareness and commitment to organisational vision
- Decision-making ability in different situations
- Effective communication skills
- Innovative thinking and problem-solving ability
- Ability to establish systems and improve processes
- Feedback interpretation and continuous improvement mindset
- Perseverance and discipline
- Strategic thinking and resource allocation
Closing Date
- 10 April 2026
Why This Apprenticeship Matters
This programme is ideal for young people who want to build a long-term career in engineering, manufacturing, and technical trades. Toyota is known globally for its high standards, making this apprenticeship a strong foundation for future opportunities in the automotive industry.