Bridgestone: Production Learnerships 2026

Bridgestone invites suitably qualified South African youth to apply for the Production Learnership Programme at its Brits plant in North West, South Africa.
Location: Brits, North West, South Africa
Closing Date: Not specified – apply as soon as possible

This on-site, full-time learnership is designed to equip participants with hands-on production experience in a world-class manufacturing environment, while developing workplace discipline, safety awareness, and teamwork skills.


Learnership Overview

  • Programme: Production Learnership Programme
  • Job Req ID: 54760
  • Type of Contract: Internship / Learnership
  • Work Type: On-site
  • Time: Full-time
  • Location: Brits, North West, South Africa

About the Company

Bridgestone operates globally through its Americas and EMEA regions and develops, manufactures, and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, and associate brands. The company’s mission is to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, while fostering inclusive growth, innovation, and sustainability.


About the Role

As a Production Learner, you will report directly to the Production Foreman and play a key role in assembling tyres safely and efficiently during the learnership period. You’ll be trained to meet safety regulations, quality standards, and targeted cycle times.


Key Responsibilities

Successful learners will be expected to:

  • Conduct risk assessments on equipment
  • Wear and maintain provided PPE
  • Maintain 3S standards in the work area
  • Check that machine controls are in proper working order
  • Remove and return empty spools, trolleys, and rolls
  • Push reviewed raw covers into storage bays
  • Supply solutions to machines
  • Work effectively within a team
  • Produce required targets under the programme scope

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Grade 12 or N3 Certificate
  • Mathematics (Pure Maths) and/or Physical Science

What Bridgestone Offers

Participants will benefit from:

  • Supportive onboarding and induction
  • Training and regular mentorship
  • Exposure to a global manufacturing environment
  • Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
  • A diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace
  • Focus on well-being, agility, and long-term growth

Bridgestone is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic.


How to Apply

Click here to apply for the Bridgestone Production Learnership Programme

Tip: Apply early, as learnerships may close once sufficient applications are received.

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