Detailed Career Description

Donford Group, has exciting opportunities for hardworking individuals who are fully committed to undertake a dedicated Apprenticeship learning programme in 2025. The following career opportunities are available:

1. Motor Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

2. Motorcycle and Scooter Technician Apprenticeship

3. Automotive Body Repairer Apprenticeship

4. Spray Painter Apprenticeship

The Apprenticeship Programmes will consist of theoretical as well as practical workplace (on-the-job) training. Working within a workshop, this would be a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated young person with a strong technical/mechanical ability and great work ethic to begin a long-term, rewarding career.

Please Note: An Apprenticeship is not for the faint hearted - a dedicated strong and focused work ethic is essential. You will need to be disciplined to effectively follow direction, listen, learn and develop your tradecraft over a 3–4-year period. However, the rewards are fantastic, as are the future career prospects for career driven individuals.

As an Apprentice:

• You will learn and gain fantastic in-depth mechanical and technical skills/expertise.
• Be trained by the best industry technicians within premium brands, to perform a range of mechanical activities.
• Continuously learn new innovative techniques in formal training sessions, keeping abreast of rapidly changing technology.
• Gain hands on maintenance exposure, and as you progress through the various levels of expertise, carrying out essential minor & major servicing and repairs, component replacements and engine/electrical diagnostics.
• Carry out set daily tasks and duties.

This is a rare and outstanding opportunity, and to be considered, you must:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be dedicated and have a focused work ethic.
• As a minimum, be in possession of a Grade 10 certificate with Maths and Science (or N2 Motor Trade Certificate)
• Have a strong mechanical/technical ability and interest and a can-do attitude. You will be expected to complete an aptitude test.
• Be committed to learning & development to complete a full apprenticeship program
• Possess a desire to continually develop your career and be an industry leading technician
• Have the ability to follow direction, listen and learn
• Be calm, mature, honest, and conscientious with strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude, be reliable and punctual.
• MUST be in possession of a current and valid driver’s licence.
• Candidates from outside the Western Cape will not be considered. 

If this is the career opportunity you’ve been waiting for and you can demonstrate the skills, dedication and desire we are looking for, then submit your resumé and please include a cover letter outlining why we should consider you to be our next Apprentice. PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY, for which of the above 4 Apprenticeships you applying. Also attach highest qualifications, copy of SA ID and valid driver’s licence. Applications received without these requirements will not be considered.

Make sure that your email address and cell number are included in your CV.

ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.