Apprenticeship

Full job description

This advert is ONLY for matriculants. August and September is another advert for all to apply.

This apprenticeship will be a 3-year in-service training experience. This will be towards a qualification known as Tractor Mechanic or Earthmoving Mechanic. The first 6 months is probation period. This period is use for the company and the employee to make sure it is a long-term relationship. Any party may withdraw in this period without any consequences. Thereafter the apprentice will be bind by an AFGRI contract and start his actual training. This training includes: The apprentice will be going to a Practical Training Institute in the different phases needed (If needed). At the same time the apprentice will be written in for N subjects needed at a college and will study as distance learning (If needed and if available). It is expected to attend classes on Saturdays also. The distance learning might continue as needed while at workplace. The apprentice will undergo Product Training from John Deere, other suppliers as well as AFGRI Internal training hosted by supplier specialists and our own specialists.

Above mentioned training does not have training costs involved to the apprentice if passes, but any training failed need to redo on own costs and own time. All the Apprenticeships are bound with the contract. This is a 3-year contract with AFGRI. Should the apprentice withdraw within the period of apprenticeship or the “work-back period” there will be costs involved. Depending on time and phase of withdrawal, the costs will be calculated. It is expected that the apprentice work back the time it took him to qualify calculated on year basis. The contract cannot be extended for more than 4 years. If the apprentice has not been qualified within 4 years, the contract expires.

The duties of the Apprentice will include:

Trained to be a Tractor Mechanic / Technician or Earthmoving Mechanic / Technician

Repair and maintenance of related equipment

Responsible for stock control

Customer service

General work in the workplace

To complete this application, you need at least 60min. Please take your time to complete this application.

The minimum requirement for this application is:

Valid Driver’s license

Communication Skills

Admin Skills

Computer literacy

N2 subjects:

Mathematics

Engineering Science

Diesel Trade Theory

Industries: Farming

Function: Others