Graduate Training Programme (2-year contract)

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME:

Toyota invites graduates to move their career to the next level through an exciting 2-year development opportunity aimed at producing future leaders. For the past 2 decades Toyota has been a market leader in the Automotive industry. Our organisation is based in Durban and Johannesburg and offers the opportunity of a structured career progression programme in various sectors including Engineering, Finance, IT, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Commerce and Human Resources.

With its emergence as a diversified, international corporate leader, Toyota has an established set of values, beliefs, principles and business methods that act as the lifehood of the company; we call them The Toyota Way. Two main pillars support The Toyota Way: Respect for People and Continuous Improvement. These two pillars are the Foundation of the Graduate Programme which strives, to develop excelling individuals through a combination of 70% on-the-job development, 20% classroom training and 10% mentorship.

SUPPORT PROVIDED:

• Immersive Training programme.
• Access to a variety of benefits such as: Vehicle benefits, Relocation assistance, Competitive salary packages, Subsidised canteen facilities and Employee health & well-being services.
• Performance Management - Competency and value driven performance management system aimed at developing future leaders.

WHO CAN APPLY:

• Applicants must be in their final year of studying or have completed the required qualification
• Minimum NQF6 – (360 credits)
• Qualifications: BCom / Bsc / BTech / BEng / BA 
• Engineering – Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, Civil & Chemical
• Quantity Surveyor
• Analytical Chemistry
• Supply Chain
• Computer Science / Coding
• Data Science (Statistics or Mathematics)
• Marketing
• Economics
• Management / Communications
• Chartered Accountant - served articles at one of the Big 4 auditing firms.
• CIMA / l3 CIMA
• Accounting / Management accounting
• Business Administration
• Information Technology (relevant qualification)
• Human Resources / Industrial Psychology
• Occupational Hygiene
• Environmental Health

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Agile learners committed to self-development.
• Self-starters with a strong will to make a difference and meaningful contribution to society and industry.
• Resilient and passionate Innovators who can drive our organisation forward

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE APPLICATION

• Should you be shortlisted, our recruiter will be in contact with you to complete a series of assessments which comprise of the below mentioned:
• Online Video Interview
• Panel Interviews
• Technical Presentation
• Psychometric Assessments

The 2-year development programme commences 1 February 2027

APPLY TO THE GRADUATE PROGRAMME ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: LINKEDIN, FACEBOOK, X AND SUCCESS FACTORS

THIS APPOINTMENT WILL MADE IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY’S EMPLOYMENT EQUITY POLICY

Closing Date: 21 August 2026