Toyota South Africa Motors invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Toyota Maintenance Learnership Programme 2026/2027. The closing date for applications is 19 December 2025.
If you’re a young person in South Africa who wants a real chance to start a career in cars and factories, this is a big opportunity. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is looking for fresh, unemployed students who are ready to learn the skills that keep cars running. The programme will give you hands‑on training, industry‑specific knowledge, and a national qualification that employers love.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Toyota Maintenance Learnership 2026/2027 |
| Location | Prospecton, Durban |
| Who can join | Unemployed South African youth |
| What you’ll earn | NQF Level 3 Certificate |
| Application deadline | 19 December 2025 |
| Training subjects | Manufacturing, Safety, Hand Tools, Assembly, Welding, Machine Operation, Fire Fighting, Dispatch |
About Toyota South Africa Motors
Toyota South Africa is one of the biggest car makers in the country and a world leader in quality and new ideas. Their main plant is in Prospecton, Durban, where they create jobs, help young people grow, and set high standards for production. Toyota is proud to offer learnerships that give young people real work experience, practical skills, and the chance to start a future in engineering and maintenance.
What You’ll Learn
During the learnership you’ll train in:
- Working well in a team
- Using hand tools safely
- How to put parts together
- Reading engineering drawings
- Basic welding techniques
- Running and watching production machines
- Preparing surfaces for work
- Basic firefighting
- How a factory dispatches parts
When you finish, you’ll receive a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 3 Certificate. That certificate shows that you can work in automotive and engineering environments and makes you more attractive to employers.
Who Should Apply?
Qualifications
- You need a National Technical Certificate (N3 – N6) or a Matric/Technical Matric with one of the following subjects:
- Mathematics & Physical Science or Engineering Science
- Electrical Trade Theory
- Mechanical Trade Theory
- Motor Trade Theory
- Mechanical Drawing
- Graphical Design
Skills Toyota Loves
- Good talk and listening skills
- Strong planning and organising
- Easy to adapt to new situations
- Good at analysing problems
- Careful and precise with information
- Determined and ready to learn
How to Apply
- Create a clear, up‑to‑date CV.
- Prepare certified copies of all your qualifications.
- Make a copy of your ID.
- Submit everything through the Toyota careers website.
Apply for the Toyota Maintenance Learnership Programme now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join?
Unemployed South African youth that meet the qualification rules.Do I need past work experience?
No. The learnership is meant for people who want to start learning industrial and technical skills.What will I get at the end?
An NQF Level 3 Certificate.Is there a stipend?
Yes, most learnerships include a monthly allowance. The exact amount will be told during the recruitment process.Where is the Toyota plant?
Prospecton Industrial Area, Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal.Is it full‑time?
Yes, you need to commit to full‑time training and hands‑on work for the whole program.
Remember: The deadline to submit your application is 19 December 2025.
Important notes
- This opportunity is not offered by a recruiting agency.
- Toyota’s official careers site is the only place you should use to apply.
- All details come from official notices and are for educational purposes only.
