Position: Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic Apprentice
Company: Stefanutti Stocks
Location: Various Sites (Nationwide)
Duration: 3-4 Years (Depending on progress and completion of the apprenticeship)
Closing Date: 31 January 2025
About Stefanutti Stocks:
Stefanutti Stocks is a trusted name in the South African construction industry, offering a comprehensive range of services that span infrastructure, building, and civil engineering. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Stefanutti Stocks has become a recognized leader in the field, and its Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship is an integral part of their ongoing investment in the future of the industry.
Apprenticeship Overview:
The Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship provides individuals with the opportunity to learn the intricate workings of heavy machinery. As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of earthmoving equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, graders, and more. Under the guidance of skilled mentors, you will develop expertise in mechanical diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair, ensuring that the machines operate efficiently on construction sites.
Benefits:
- Full apprenticeship training over a 3-4 year period.
- Opportunity to gain practical experience with a leading company in the construction industry.
- Mentorship and guidance from highly experienced professionals.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Possibility of full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Why Choose Stefanutti Stocks?
- Industry Leader: Stefanutti Stocks is a recognized leader in the South African construction sector, providing you with a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
- Comprehensive Training: Gain practical experience working on a variety of earthmoving equipment and learn from some of the best professionals in the industry.
- Career Growth: Completion of the apprenticeship opens up a range of career opportunities, including the potential for full-time employment as a qualified earthmoving equipment mechanic.
We are offering a 97582 – Occupational Certificate: Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship).
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains, diagnoses faults in and repairs heavy equipment such as earthmoving or mining equipment,
including engines, mechanical parts and hydraulically or electrically powered systems.
A Qualified learner will be able to;
1. Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on heavy equipment.
2. Dismantle, assess, repair and reassemble heavy equipment engine and power train system components.
3. Diagnose and repair faults in heavy equipment diesel engine and power train systems.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 9 with pass in English Literacy, Mathematics and science, N2 Mathematics, Engineering Drawing/Industrial Electronics, Engineering Science and Motor/Diesel Trade Theory.
- L3 NCV Certificate for Engineering and Realted Design
- Technical Grade 11 with Math’s Science and English
- Grade 12 with Math’s Science and English
- More than 4 years working experience as an artisan aid and RPL (Recognition of prior learning)
Key Responsibilities:
- Prior completion of phase 2 (N2 Diesel Trade Theory) N2 Mathematics, Engineering Drawing/Industrial Electronics, Engineering Science must be achieved to progress to Phase 3 (N3 Diesel Trade Theory)
- Complete apprenticeship programme in line with MERSETA Learner/Apprenticeship requirements.
- Complete apprenticeship programme in line with organizational Limited Duration Contract requirements
- Adhere to all agreed bursary requirements.
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be
considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals
