Volvo Group Southern Africa invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Programme 2026.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Apprenticeship Locations: Johannesburg, Middelburg, Durban, Newcastle, Harrismith, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Beaufort West and Kimberley, South Africa
Volvo Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Programme 2026
Volvo Group Southern Africa (Truck and Bus) is offering candidates an opportunity to train towards the:
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic (NQF Level 4)
Successful candidates will work towards qualifying as Diesel Technicians and obtaining a trade test certificate.
The programme runs over a:
3-year fixed-term employment contract
Apprenticeship Programme Overview
Organisation: Volvo Group Southern Africa
Programme: Apprentice Programme – Diesel Technician
Qualification: Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
NQF Level: 4
Duration: 3 years
Employment Type: Fixed-term contract
Stipend: Monthly stipend
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Application Method: Email
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have completed Grade 12.
- Have English First Language or English First Additional Language.
- Have Mathematics.
- Have Science.
- Have passed all required subjects with at least 50%.
- Be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Be South African citizens.
- Have a valid South African ID.
- Be physically fit.
- Be willing to undergo an entry medical examination.
Driver’s Licence
A valid:
EC driver’s licence
will be advantageous.
Applicants may have the EC licence with or without a Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
The driver’s licence is listed as an advantage, not as a compulsory requirement.
Available Locations
Applications will be considered from candidates based in the following locations:
- Johannesburg
- Middelburg
- Durban
- Newcastle
- Harrismith
- Cape Town
- Bloemfontein
- Beaufort West
- Kimberley
Applicants are instructed to clearly state their preferred location when applying.
Programme Benefits
Successful apprentices will receive:
- A monthly stipend.
- A three-year fixed-term employment contract.
- Technical classroom training.
- Workshop-based practical training.
- Training towards the Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic NQF 4.
- The opportunity to work towards qualifying as a Diesel Technician.
Training Structure
The apprenticeship combines:
- Technical classroom learning.
- Workshop-based training.
- Practical skills development.
- Trade-related workplace exposure.
Candidates must successfully complete the programme requirements to work towards the Diesel Mechanic occupational qualification and trade test.
Employment Equity
Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit complete applications before the closing date.
How to Apply for Volvo Diesel Technician Apprenticeship 2026
Applications together with supporting documents must be submitted by email to:
Applicants must clearly indicate their:
Preferred training location
when submitting the application.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
21 August 2026
Applicants should submit complete applications before the deadline.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- The programme runs for three years.
- A monthly stipend is provided.
- Applicants must be aged 18–30.
- Grade 12 is required.
- Mathematics and Science are compulsory subjects.
- English First Language or First Additional Language is required.
- All required subjects must have been passed with at least 50%.
- A valid EC driver’s licence is advantageous.
- Applicants must be physically fit.
- An entry medical examination is required.
- South African citizenship and a valid SA ID are required.
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups.
- Applicants must state their preferred location.
- Applications close on 21 August 2026.