Toyota Boshoku South Africa is looking for unemployed South African graduates to join its Graduate Trainee Programme 2026. The deadline is 22 May 2026, and the placement is in Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal.
What the programme offers
This is a 24‑month, structured graduate trainee programme in automotive manufacturing. You will get practical work experience and technical exposure that match your engineering degree.
Who can apply
You must meet all of the following:
- South African citizen
- Completed a NQF Level 8 degree in one of the listed fields (see below)
- Not currently enrolled in another graduate programme
- Never taken part in a graduate development programme before
Eligible fields of study
- BSc Mechanical Engineering – 3 places (includes Mechatronic)
- BSc Chemical Engineering – 1 place
- BEng/BSc Industrial Engineering – 2 places
- BSc Information Engineering – 1 place
- BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering – 1 place (includes Electronic)
What you will gain
- Two years of structured training and mentorship
- Hands‑on experience in automotive production and technical environments
- Skills that employers in engineering and manufacturing value
How to apply – step by step
- Prepare an up‑to‑date CV in PDF format.
- Collect certified copies of your South African ID, Matric certificate, degree qualification and latest academic transcript.
- Email your application to TBSA.Recruitment@toyota-boshoku.com. State the graduate stream you are applying for in the subject line (e.g., “Mechanical Engineering”).
- Attach the CV and all certified documents to the email.
- Send the email before 22 May 2026.
Tips to improve your chances
- Proofread every document – spelling or formatting errors hurt your application.
- Give clear examples of teamwork, communication and problem‑solving in your cover note.
- Match the email subject line exactly to the stream you want.
- Ensure all certified copies are legible and bear the required signatures.
- If you hear nothing within two weeks after the deadline, send a polite follow‑up email.
Next steps
If you meet the criteria, start gathering your documents now. The automotive sector is competitive, but a tidy, well‑presented application can set you apart. Good luck!
