Toyota South Africa is offering an exciting Learner Maintenance (Unemployed Prod) Learnership Programme for 2026, aimed at unemployed South African youth who want to build a solid foundation in manufacturing and maintenance skills.
Location: Prospecton, Durban – KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
The programme is hosted at Toyota’s Prospecton plant in Durban, one of the largest and most advanced manufacturing facilities in the country.
About the Employer
The programme is offered by Toyota South Africa Manufacturing, a leading automotive manufacturer known for high-quality production standards, strong safety culture, and long-term skills development initiatives.
On completion of the programme, learners will achieve a National Qualification Framework (NQF) Level 3 certification.
What the Learnership Covers
Participants will receive structured theoretical and practical training in key manufacturing and maintenance areas, including:
- Working effectively in a team environment
- Workplace safety and use of hand tools
- Assembly and manufacturing processes
- Reading and interpreting manufacturing drawings
- Marking-off and basic welding exposure
- Operating and monitoring production machines
- Surface preparation techniques
- Firefighting and workplace safety procedures
- Operations and product dispatch processes
This hands-on exposure prepares learners for entry-level roles in manufacturing, production, and maintenance environments.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this learnership, applicants must meet one or more of the following requirements:
Qualifications
- National Technical Certificate N3 – N6, OR
- Matric or Technical Matric with:
- Mathematics and Physical Science, OR
- Engineering Science, OR
- Electrical Trade Theory, Mechanical Trade Theory, or Motor Trade Theory
- Mechanical Drawing or Graphical Design
This programme is specifically targeted at unemployed candidates with a technical or engineering-oriented academic background.
Required Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate the following attributes:
- Good communication skills
- Planning and organising ability
- Adaptability in a production environment
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Accuracy in gathering and analysing information
- Perseverance and commitment to completing the programme
These competencies are essential for success in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Why This Learnership Matters
This Toyota learnership provides more than just training. It offers:
- Practical workplace experience in a world-class manufacturing facility
- Exposure to real production and maintenance operations
- A recognised NQF Level 3 qualification upon completion
- Improved employability in the manufacturing, engineering, and automotive sectors
For unemployed youth with technical qualifications, this programme can be a critical stepping stone into sustainable employment.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the official Toyota careers portal.
Apply here:
https://jobs.toyota.co.za/job/Durban-Learner-Maintenance-%28Unemployed-Prod%29-KwaZ/1281361201/
Ensure that all required information and supporting documents are submitted before the closing date.
Closing Date Reminder
Applications close on: 30 January 2026
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
If you are an unemployed technical graduate or matriculant with a passion for manufacturing and maintenance, this Toyota Learner Maintenance Learnership could be the opportunity that launches your career in the automotive and industrial sector.