Trollope Mining Services is Hiring: Apply for Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeships – Closing Date: 22 August 2025
Trollope Mining Services, one of South Africa’s top mining companies, is calling on unemployed South African youth to apply for its 2025 Diesel Mechanic and Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Programme. This hands-on opportunity is open to those who are passionate about working with machines and want to build a career in the mining and mechanical field.
These apprenticeships will take place across various sites in South Africa, and successful candidates will be trained to become fully qualified, QCTO-accredited mechanics. The closing date to apply is 22 August 2025 at 12h00, and only applications with all required documents will be accepted.
Why This Apprenticeship is a Big Deal
This isn’t just another job ad. It’s a life-changing career opportunity for young South Africans who have technical skills but no formal job experience yet.
You’ll be learning valuable skills over a 3-year (36-month) period, and once you’re done, you’ll be a qualified Heavy Equipment or Diesel Mechanic — a trade that’s always in demand across industries like mining, transport, and construction.
If you’re between 19 and 25 years old, have technical school subjects, and want to work with big machines, this is for you.
Available Apprenticeship Fields
You can choose to train in one of these two exciting mechanical fields:
- Diesel Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
During the programme, you’ll get practical, hands-on training, backed by theory, in real working environments at Trollope’s mining sites.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered, you must meet these minimum requirements:
- South African citizen (attach a certified copy of your ID)
- Between the ages of 19 and 25
- Finished Grade 10 to Grade 12, with technical subjects, including:
- N1–N3 Mathematics
- N1–N3 Science
- N1–N3 Engineering Drawing & Design
- N1–N3 Diesel Trade Theory
- Valid South African driver’s license (attach proof)
- Medically fit to work in physically demanding environments
- Good at managing your time and working with people
- Able to communicate clearly and handle pressure
This opportunity is perfect for someone who’s eager to start a real career and wants to work in a field that has both growth and long-term stability.
What You’ll Get
If you’re selected, here’s what you’ll receive:
- A monthly entry-level stipend to support you while you train
- A formal training contract signed with:
- The relevant SETA (Skills Education Training Authority)
- Trollope Mining Services
This isn’t a short-term learnership. You’ll be trained professionally for 3 years, which is the standard time to become a fully qualified tradesperson.
How to Apply
To apply, follow these exact steps:
- Email your CV and all the required documents to:
recruitment@trollopegroup.co.za - In the subject line of your email, use this format:
H025-HEM-02-EXTERNAL // PROVINCE NAME // SURNAME, FULL NAMES
Example:H025-HEM-02-EXTERNAL // LIMPOPO // MOKOENA, THABO - Attach certified copies of the following:
- N1–N3 technical qualifications
- South African ID
- Driver’s license
Important:
- If you do not send all the documents or meet the basic requirements, your application will not be accepted.
- If you haven’t heard back from Trollope Mining Services within 30 days after the closing date, your application was not successful.
Why You Should Apply Now
South Africa has high unemployment, especially among the youth. This apprenticeship gives you a real shot at building a career and becoming a qualified tradesperson in one of the country’s most vital industries. Don’t let this chance pass you by.
Whether you want to work on trucks, heavy machines, or engines used in mining, this is your opportunity to earn while you learn.
Deadline: 22 August 2025 at 12h00
