VOLVO trucks invite unemployed youth to apply for diesel technician apprenticeship
Apprentice Programme (Diesel Technician) (Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic (NQF 4).
Location: Dealerships located in Johannesburg, Johannesburg South, Nelspruit, Middelburg, Cape Town, Beaufort West, Newcastle, Harrismith, Durban, Upington, Kimberley & Bloemfontein
Volvo Trucks:
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.
The Volvo Trucks brand has been built up over decades and enjoys a solid position worldwide.
It is one of the world’s best known and respected brands within the commercial vehicle industry. It is associated with the core values quality, safety and
environmental care. With Volvo Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. Together we move the world we want to live in and help our customers keep their promises.
Minimum requirements :
-Diesel Mechanic (NQF 4) and qualify as a Diesel Technician (trade test certificate).
Entry Requirements:
• Completed Grade 12 certificate with the following compulsory subjects:
English First Language; or
English First Additional Language; and Mathematics; and
Science
All subjects passed with a minimum of 50%
– Valid EC license will be an advantage, with or without PDP.
-Applicants must be between 18-30 years old.
• Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups.
• Candidates must be a South African citizen and hold a South African ID
Candidates must be physically fit and be prepared to undergo an entry medical examination.
–Applications from the following locations will be considered: Johannesburg, Middelburg, Durban, Newcastle; Harrismith, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Beaufort West; Kimberley
Programme Benefits:
Monthly stipend: allowed
Fixed term employment contract for a 3-year period to complete the Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
⚫ Technical Classroom and workshop-based training.
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Application Closing Date: 30 June 2026
Where to apply? Applications with supporting documents to be submitted to
PPDL.apprentice@volvo.com