Toyota South Africa Motors is offering an exciting Learnership Programme opportunity for unemployed youth based in Prospecton, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a contract opportunity designed to equip participants with practical, industry-recognised skills in manufacturing and maintenance, culminating in an NQF Level 3 certification upon successful completion.

This learnership is ideal for young South Africans who are passionate about working with their hands, learning trade skills, and building a career within the automotive manufacturing sector. Successful candidates will be trained across a wide range of competencies essential to modern production environments.

What You Will Learn

Throughout the programme, learners will be trained in:

• Working effectively as part of a team
• Safety practices and safe use of hand tools
• Assembly and manufacturing processes
• Drawing and marking off
• Welding techniques
• Operating and monitoring production machines
• Surface preparation
• Fire fighting procedures
• Operations and dispatch of finished products

This hands-on, structured training approach ensures learners graduate with practical experience directly applicable to the manufacturing and engineering industries.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following qualification criteria:

• A National Technical Certificate (N3 – N6), OR
• Matric or Technical Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science, or Engineering Science, Electrical Trade Theory, Mechanical Trade Theory, Motor Trade Theory, Mechanical Drawing, or Graphical Design

Candidates from technical, electrical, mechanical, motor trade, and engineering drawing backgrounds are all encouraged to apply, provided they meet the stated subject or qualification requirements.

Key Competencies

Toyota is looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Good communication skills
• Strong planning and organising abilities
• Adaptability in a fast-paced production environment
• Analytical thinking
• Accurate information gathering and analysis
• Perseverance and commitment to seeing the programme through

Programme Details

• Job Family: Manufacturing
• Location: Prospecton, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
• Type of Hire: Contract (Learnership)
• Posting Date: 23 July 2026
• Closing Date: 30 July 2026

This is a valuable opportunity for unemployed individuals to gain a nationally recognised qualification while working within one of South Africa’s leading automotive manufacturers. Learners who complete the programme successfully will walk away with an NQF Level 3 certification and hands-on experience that can open doors to further employment within the manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Why Apply?

Toyota South Africa Motors has a long-standing reputation for developing local talent and investing in skills development for unemployed youth. This learnership offers a structured pathway into the world of manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering trades, combining theoretical knowledge with real, on-the-job experience.

If you are based in or around Durban, hold the relevant technical qualifications, and are eager to build a future in manufacturing and maintenance, this is an opportunity worth pursuing. Spaces on learnership programmes like this are limited, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the closing date.

Closing Date: 30 July 2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career in automotive manufacturing.

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