Company: AFGRI
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 30/September/2026
About AFGRI:
AFGRI Equipment has proudly held the John Deere Agency since 1962, covering the North‑East and South‑West regions of South Africa.
Locations:
Bethal, Bethlehem, Brits, Delmas, Frankfort, Grootvlei, Komatipoort, Marble Hall, Middelburg, Standerton, Harrismith, Marquard, Thabazimbi, Polokwane, Bellville, Malmesbury, Ceres, Worcester, Piketberg, George, Vredendal, Caledon, Kempton Park, Tzaneen, Springbok, Nelspruit, Newcastle, Winterton, Dalton, Pietermaritzburg, Empangeni, Salt Rock and Kokstad.
About the apprenticeship:
This apprenticeship consists of 3 years of in‑service training toward a qualification as a Tractor Mechanic or Earthmoving Mechanic.
Probation Period:
The first 6 months serve as a probation period.Both the company and the apprentice can assess suitability for a long‑term relationship.Either party may withdraw during this period without consequences.
Training Structure:
After probation, the apprentice enters into an AFGRI contract and begins formal training, which includes:
- Attendance at a Practical Training Institute for relevant phases (if required).
- Registration for subjects via distance learning through a college (if required and available).
- Saturday classes may be required.
- Distance learning may continue during workplace training.
- Product Training from relative suppliers or AFGRI specialists.
- Internal training hosted by AFGRI specialists.
Training authorities:
AFGRI supports training through:
- AgriSETA (Agriculture Sector Education and Training Authority), or
- MerSETA (Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA).
Cost and Commitments:
- Training provided is free of charge if passed.
- Any failed subjects or phases must be repeated at the apprentice’s own cost and time.
- The apprenticeship is bound by a 3‑year contract.
- If the apprentice withdraws during the apprenticeship or the required work‑back period, repayment of training costs will apply.
- Work‑back period equals the time it took to qualify (calculated in years).
- The apprenticeship contract cannot exceed 4 years.
- If the apprentice does not qualify within 4 years, the contract expires.
Duties of the apprentice
- Training to become a Tractor Mechanic or Earthmoving Mechanic
- Repair and maintenance of related equipment
- Stock control
- Customer service
- General workplace duties
Minimum Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license
- Good communication skills
- Administrative skills
- Computer literacy
Grade 12 with the following subjects passed:
- English Mathematics/Technical Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy)
- Engineering/Technical or Physical Science (advantageous, not compulsory)
- Engineering Graphics & Design (advantageous, not compulsory)
- Diesel Trade Theory (advantageous, not compulsory)
- Motor Trade Theory (advantageous, not compulsory)
Behavioural competencies:
Highly motivated individual
Strong attention to detailEffective team player
Goal‑oriented
Deadline‑driven