Motsepe Foundation: Bursaries 2025
Looking to kickstart your career in agricultural or earthmoving machinery? The AFGRI Apprenticeship Programme 2025 is now accepting applications exclusively from recent matriculants. This opportunity can help you qualify as a Tractor or Earthmoving Mechanic, and the AFGRI Apprenticeship Programme 2025 offers full training and certification support to help you build a long-term technical career.
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Background & Job Description
AFGRI is inviting applications for its 2025 Apprenticeship Programme, designed for South African matriculants who are ready to launch a skilled trade career in agricultural engineering. This programme provides a structured three-year pathway, including technical and theoretical training that leads to qualification as a Tractor Mechanic or Earthmoving Mechanic.
This opportunity is only open to recent Matric certificate holders. A separate recruitment process for other applicants will follow later in 2025.
Tasks
Apprentices accepted into this programme will be trained to:
- Repair and maintain agricultural and earthmoving machinery.
- Gain product-specific knowledge, including John Deere systems.
- Assist in stock control and parts management.
- Deliver basic customer service within a workshop environment.
- Support daily operations and general duties in the workplace.
Motsepe Foundation: Bursaries 2025
Qualifications
Education and Certification
Applicants must meet one of the following academic requirements:
Option 1: N2 Certificate with the following:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Diesel Trade Theory
- PLUS one of: Industrial Electronics, Engineering/Technical Drawing, or Motor Trade Theory
Option 2: Matric Certificate with any of the following:
- Mathematics (Not Mathematical Literacy)
- Technical Mathematics
- Physical Science or Technical Science
- Engineering Graphics and Design
If you do not meet the full N2 qualification, AFGRI provides further education support as part of the programme.
You also need:
- A valid South African driver’s license
- Basic computer, admin, and communication skills
Experience
- No prior work experience is required.
- Motivated school-leavers with a passion for technical careers are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information
- The programme starts with a 6-month probation period.
- Training is free if all subjects are passed; failed modules must be repeated at your own cost.
- A work-back agreement is required: you must remain with AFGRI for the duration equivalent to your training.
- The maximum contract duration is 4 years.
🕒 Application takes about 60 minutes, with an additional 30 minutes for assessments.
- Reference Number: AO-1864
- Closing Date: Friday, 8 August 2025 (or sooner if all positions are filled)
- Location: Gauteng, South Africa
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