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Twenty(20)  AFGRI Apprenticeship Programmes For 2024 Matriculants

Twenty(20)  AFGRI Apprenticeship Programmes For 2024 Matriculants

  • DEADLINE: 06 June 2024
  • SALARY/STIPEND: Not Specified
  • DURATION: Three Years
  • LOCATION: South Africa

Duties

Description: Grade 12’s of 2024.

AFGRI is offering an opportunity for an exciting apprentice training program at our various branches in South Africa. For this position, two adverts will be available within 2024.

This advert is exclusively for matriculants of 2024, all other applicants may apply in the next round that will run from 01 Sep 2024 to 10 Oct 2024. The start date for the apprenticeship is the first working day of January 2025. 

AFGRI is seeking dynamic, self-motivated individuals with the necessary technical ability wishing to qualify as an Artisan are invited to apply. The Apprenticeship Program 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 or Earthmoving Mechanic.  The first 6 months is probation time 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 at the John Deere Training Facility in Boksburg and other suppliers as well as Internal training hosted by our own Specialists. 

Above mentioned training do not have training costs involved to the apprentice if passes, but any training failed need to redo on own costs. 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. 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

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Requirements for Eligibility

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
    • 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)

Behavioral Competencies

  • A highly motivated individual
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Goal-oriented
  • Deadline-driven

About AFGRI

AFGRI is a leading agricultural services company and as a partner in agriculture the company provides services across the entire grain production and storage cycle.AFGRI offers financial support and solutions as well as inputs and hi-tech equipment, supported by a large retail footprint. The company’s passion for the development of new era farmers, through the Lemang Agricultural Services training programme, established in 2012, is developing strong future farmers

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