Trollope Mining Services: Apprenticeships 2025

Apprenticeships

Website Trollope Mining Services

Trollope is a market leading opencast mining contractor that specializes in the execution of medium to large scale mining projects. Alongside the full range of services associated with opencast contract mining, we also provide crushing and screening, mine infrastructure works, bulk earthworks, rehabilitation services, and plant hire.

This apprenticeship programme is structured to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to become Qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanics, accredited by the QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations). Successful candidates will be registered as Unemployed Apprentices (18.2) with the relevant SETA and Trollope Mining Services.

Available Fields of Training

  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Grade 10 to Grade 12 with technical subjects:
    • N1–N3 Mathematics
    • N1–N3 Science
    • N1–N3 Engineering Drawing & Design
    • N1–N3 Diesel Trade Theory
  • Valid South African Driver’s License (attach proof)
  • South African citizenship (attach ID copy)
  • Age between 19 and 25 years
  • Medically fit for duty
  • Strong communication, people, and time management skills
  • Able to work under pressure and detail-oriented

Stipend and Agreement

  • Selected learners will receive a monthly entry-level stipend
  • A training contract will be signed with:
    • The relevant SETA
    • Trollope Mining Services (as an Unemployed Apprentice)

How to Apply

Click here to apply for the Trollope Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship 2025
Email your CV and supporting documents to: recruitment@trollopegroup.co.za

Subject line format:

H025-HEM-02-EXTERNAL // PROVINCE NAME // SURNAME, FULL NAMES
Example: H025-HEM-02-EXTERNAL // GAUTENG // MAHLANGU, PRINCE

Required Documents:

  • CV
  • Certified copies of:
    • Technical qualifications (N1–N3)
    • ID
    • Driver’s license

Note: Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. If you have not heard from Trollope within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.