Positions Available: 50
Company : Afgri
Posted : 2022-Oct-27
Closing Date: 11 November 2022
Location : Nationwide South Africa
Job Ref #: AO-933
Industry: Horticulture/Agriculture
Job Type: Contract
AFGRI Equipment offers an exciting apprenticeship opportunity to dynamic, self-motivated individuals with the
necessary technical ability to qualify as an Artisan. This is a 3-year Apprenticeship Programme that will allow the successful
apprentices to grow within AFGRI under the mentorship of our highly experienced and dedicated Artisans.
Job Description
AFGRI is offering an opportunity for an exciting apprentice training programme at
our various branches in South Africa. We seek dynamic, self-motivated individuals with the necessary technical ability
wishing to qualify as an Artisan are invited to apply. The Apprenticeship Programme affords the incumbent the opportunity to
grow within AFGRI under the mentorship of our leaders, informal training as well as on-the-job development rotations in multidisciplinary teams.
This apprenticeship will be a 3-year in-service training experience. This will be towards a qualification known as Tractor
Mechanic. The first 6 months is the probation time period. This period is used 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 bound 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 the workplace. The apprentice will undergo
Product Training at the John Deere Training Facility in Boksburg and other suppliers as well as Internal training hosted by our own Specialists.
The above-mentioned training does not have training costs involved to the apprentice if passes, but any training failed
needs to be redone at own costs. All the Apprenticeships are bound by 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 the 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. The contract cannot be extended for more than 4 years.
If the apprentice has not been qualified in 4 years, the contract expires.
The duties of the Apprentice will include:
Trained to be a Tractor 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.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS APPLICATION: .
Valid Driver’s license
Communication Skills
Admin Skills
Computer literacy
N2 subjects:
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Diesel Trade Theory
and anyone of the following
Industrial Electronics
Engineering / Technical Drawing
Motor Trade Theory
Should the applicant not have the N2 qualification, the Matric Certificate will also be taken into consideration if the applicant
has subjects such as:
Mathematics (Not Literacy) (At least 40% / E-Symbol)
Technical Mathematics (Not Literacy) (At least 40% / E-Symbol)
Physical Science (At least 40% / E-Symbol)
Technical Science (At least 40% / E-Symbol)
Engineering Graphics and Design (At least 40% / E-Symbol)
Applicants who are not in possession of the above qualifications can undertake N2 requirement subjects through Further
Education and Training sponsored by AFGRI as part of the programme.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
A highly motivated individual
Attention to detail
Team player
Goal-oriented
Deadline-driven
Complete the screening and assessment questions to the best of your own
knowledge. You might need at least 30 min for it.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES:
Learners must avail themselves for an interview and assessment process as defined by the company.
Closing Date: 11 November 2022
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been
unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions
will be aligned to AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy
Applicants are informed that in order to consider any application for employment,
we will have to process your personal information.
A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes
another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and
use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.
In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of
your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed
on the AFGRI Group website, https://www.agh.co.za/which HR
Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.
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