Work Integrated Learning Trainee at Ford Motor Company, Pretoria
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa is offering an exciting six-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity across various fields of study. This program provides an invaluable chance for ambitious and self-motivated trainees to gain practical experience and training within a world-renowned automotive company.
Position Details
- Skill Team: Ford Motor Company
- Position Title: Work Integrated Learning Trainee
- Hiring Manager: Technical Training Centre Manager
- Reports to: Training Associate
- Position Level: Contract (6 months)
- Posting Preference: External
- Location: Pretoria
- Travel: 0%
- Position Open Date: 26-August-2026
- Application Closing Date: 11-September-2026
Role Summary & Desired Behaviours
As a Work Integrated Learning Trainee, you will be part of a program designed to provide hands-on experience and training. Ford is looking for individuals who embody the following core behaviours:
- Excellence: Deliver and own it.
- Focus: Do only what matters, and bias for action.
- Collaboration: Seek understanding and solve together.
Specific Position Information
- Experiential trainee WIL for 6 months
- Six months learning agreement for WIL
Requirements Details
Qualifications:
- Full academic record with all S1-S5 modules completed.
- Applicants are required to have successfully completed their S1-S5 modules in their specific discipline.
Learning Programmes Requirements (Disciplines):
- Industrial Engineering WIL
- Electrical Engineering WIL
- Mechanical Engineering WIL
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)
Ideal candidates will possess a blend of the following attributes:
- Technical skills
- Competencies
- General attributes
- Linguistic skills
- Attention to detail (ATD) under supervision.
- Excellent communication skills (Verbal & Written).
- Organized and goal-oriented.
- Results driven
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Resilience
Functions & Responsibilities
As a trainee, your responsibilities will include:
- Following and completing an approved training program as required by your university logbook.
- Adhering to a prescribed FMCSA training schedule to ensure competence and qualifications upon program completion.
- Being prepared to be placed on rotating shifts to meet training requirements.
Application Process
Your application will only be considered complete if you attach ALL of the following documents:
- Full CV
- Copy of ID document
- Copy of matric certificate
- Copy of university academic transcripts
- Qualification certificate
Please email your CV and supporting documents to: RMOTSHE1@ford.com
Application Deadline: 11 September 2026
Employment Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the employment equity plan and targets of Ford Motor Company.