About the role
Motus Corporation, South Africa's largest and most established automotive group, is offering a Level Year 1 Apprentice position at Kia Germiston in Gauteng. This is a permanent apprenticeship placement designed for young people who want a real, structured route into the automotive trade, not a short course, but a multi year programme that builds toward a recognised technical qualification.
Motus traces its roots back to 1948 and today operates more than 1,280 outlets across South Africa and beyond, spanning new and used vehicle sales, workshops, parts distribution and rental services. Kia Germiston is one of its dealership brands, and apprentices placed here work inside a live, functioning workshop rather than a simulated training environment.
The Year 1 stipend for this apprenticeship sits between R5,500 and R7,700 a month, giving new apprentices an income while they train. Over the course of the apprenticeship, participants move through structured phases combining hands on workshop time with formal technical instruction, working toward qualifying as a motor mechanic.
Day to day, apprentices assist qualified technicians with vehicle servicing, help diagnose faults, get hands on time with the tools and diagnostic equipment used in a modern dealership workshop, and take part in ongoing training sessions designed to build their skills progressively. Customer facing tasks are also part of the role, since a dealership workshop depends on clear communication as much as technical accuracy.
To apply, candidates need a Matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification. Beyond the paperwork, Motus is looking for a genuine interest in the automotive industry, since apprentices who are curious about how vehicles work tend to get the most out of the programme. Strong communication and teamwork skills matter too, given how closely apprentices work alongside senior technicians and service advisors. Good problem solving ability and attention to detail round out the core requirements, both being essential when diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues correctly the first time.
This kind of apprenticeship suits school leavers who enjoy practical, hands on work over classroom based study, and who want to earn an income while working toward a qualification rather than paying for one. It is also a strong option for anyone who already has an informal interest in cars, whether that is helping out at a family workshop or simply being the person friends ask about strange engine noises.
One thing worth understanding going in is that automotive apprenticeships take real time. This is not a fast track certificate, it is a multi year commitment that builds toward full qualification as a motor mechanic, and the stipend during Year 1 reflects that early training stage rather than a qualified technician's wage. Candidates who stay the course typically come out the other side with a nationally recognised trade qualification and direct workshop experience, both of which carry real weight with employers across the automotive sector, not only at Motus.
Applicants should apply directly through the official Motus careers platform. Search specifically for "Apprentice: Level Year 1" and filter by Kia Germiston or Germiston, Gauteng, since Motus runs similar apprenticeship listings across many of its dealership brands and locations nationwide, so it is worth double checking the listing matches Kia Germiston before submitting. As with any apprenticeship or entry level opportunity, never pay any fee to apply, interview, or be placed, and treat any request for payment as a red flag regardless of who is asking.
Requirements
- Matriculation certificate or equivalent
- Genuine interest in the automotive industry
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Good problem solving ability and attention to detail
How to apply
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