Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has officially opened applications for its Learner Maintenance (Unemployed Production) Learnership Programme 2026, offering unemployed South Africans the opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing and maintenance skills at its world-class facility in Prospecton, Durban.
Closing date: 30 January 2026
Location: Prospecton, Durban (KwaZulu-Natal)
Qualification: NQF Level 3 (on completion)
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Quick Overview
- Programme Name: Learner Maintenance (Unemployed Production)
- Req ID: 3345
- Programme Type: Learnership (Contract)
- Job Family: Manufacturing
- Qualification Outcome: Nationally recognised NQF Level 3 Certification
About the Toyota Maintenance Learnership
The Toyota Learner Maintenance Learnership provides structured workplace-based training in a real manufacturing environment. Learners are exposed to production systems, maintenance operations, and workplace safety standards aligned with global automotive best practices.
This programme is ideal for individuals seeking a technical career path in manufacturing, engineering support, or industrial maintenance.
Training Areas Covered
Participants will receive training in:
- Working effectively within a team
- Workplace safety and safe use of hand tools
- Reading assembly and manufacturing drawings
- Marking-off techniques and basic welding
- Operating and monitoring production machinery
- Surface preparation methods
- Firefighting fundamentals
- Product operations, handling, and dispatch
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Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
Option 1
- National Technical Certificate (N3 – N6)
OR Option 2
- Matric / Technical Matric with:
- Mathematics
- Physical Science or Engineering Science
- Electrical Trade Theory, Mechanical Trade Theory, or Motor Trade Theory
- Mechanical Drawing or Graphical Design
Required Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills
- Strong planning and organising ability
- Adaptability and analytical thinking
- Accuracy in gathering and analysing information
- Perseverance, discipline, and commitment
Qualification Outcome
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a nationally recognised NQF Level 3 qualification, improving access to entry-level roles in:
- Manufacturing
- Maintenance
- Engineering support
- Technical operations
How to Apply
[Apply for the Toyota Learner Maintenance Learnership Programme 2026]
Ensure all required information and supporting documents are completed before submitting your application.
Important Notes
- Closing date: 30 January 2026
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Incomplete or late applications may not be considered
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