Apprenticeship at Senwes

During the apprenticeship, successful candidates will:

• Assist with the servicing, maintenance, and repair of agricultural machinery and equipment
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance activities
• Participate in diagnostics, fault finding, and troubleshooting
• Gain exposure to mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Support qualified technicians in workshop operations
• Assist with stock and parts control
• Perform general workshop administration and housekeeping duties
• Adhere to workshop safety standards and procedures
• Deliver professional customer service and technical support
• Participate in product-specific technical training and development programmes

Training and Development

Throughout the apprenticeship, candidates may be required to:

• Attend practical and theoretical training interventions
• Complete distance-learning modules where applicable
• Participate in supplier and manufacturer training programmes
• Attend internal technical development initiatives
• Complete trade-related assessments and practical evaluations

Apprenticeship Commitment

The apprenticeship is designed to develop future technical professionals for the agricultural industry. Apprentices will be expected to:

• Maintain satisfactory academic and workplace performance
• Successfully complete all prescribed training phases
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and commitment to development
• Where training modules or assessments are unsuccessful, apprentices may be required to repeat these at their own cost and time.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric) completed or currently in progress
• Mathematics, Technical Mathematics, N2 Mathematics, or Engineering Mathematics (Mathematical Literacy will not be considered)
• Valid driver's licence or currently working towards obtaining one
• Basic computer literacy
• Good communication skills
• A genuine interest in mechanics, machinery, and the agricultural industry

Added Advantages

The following qualifications, subjects, or experience will be advantageous:

• Mechanical Technology
• Diesel Trade Theory
• Motor Trade Theory
• Agricultural Technology
• Exposure to farming or agricultural machinery
• Previous practical mechanical experience