BMW Apprenticeship & Artisanships 2025: Available Positions in Two Different Fields

About the BMW Group
The BMW Group is a distinguished, international establishment that has garnered enormous attention for their prestigious automobile brands: BMW, Rolls-Royce, MINI, and BMW Motorrad. The group has sold both cars and motorcycles in a more than 140 countries. However, what has built the group’s exclusive reputation is their production facilities. Automobiles are only built in 31 operations located in 15 countries. Despite the number of available facilities, the BMW Group has managed to manufacture, and sell, a total of 2 490 000 cars and 165 000 motorcycles on a global scale. This is also all thanks to the hard work of their extraordinary working force, which has accumulated to more than 134 682 staff members.

The BMW Group South Africa is no different. Everyone is hands-on with a number of processes that makes the international establishment work. Some of the departments in BMW Group range from technician-based sectors, such as Autonomous Driving, to even administrative sectors like Financial Services. All employees share the same mission in ensuring a sustainable and responsible work ethic. By taking note of the footprints they are leaving with their operations, the BMW Group South Africa promises to be a sustainable company that can contribute greatly towards their ecological and socio-economic surroundings.

Apprenticeship & Artisanships 2025
BMW is currently offering two programmes:

1. BMW Transportation Electrician Apprenticeship
2. BMW Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship and artisanship programmes is available for young, talented South African individuals interested in automobiles. These opportunities are targeted at different demographics and designed with specific targets to achieve. BMW recognizes the importance of accommodating a new generation of workers with the necessary working skills. However, to take it up a notch, BMW is not just providing the basics, but they are here to ensure that you have a strong, solid grip onto the knowledge and attributes that you will be taught.

BMW is on the hunt for energetic, well-mannered, enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn and driven by self-motivation. The selected candidates will have the exciting opportunity to participate in a comprehensive 3-year apprenticeship program, based at the BMW Plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria.

Throughout this period, apprentices will engage in a carefully structured training curriculum that combines both theoretical education and hands-on practical experience. Additionally, they will gain invaluable real-world skills through on-the-job training directly at Plant Rosslyn, preparing them for future career opportunities.

1. BMW Transportation Electrician Apprenticeship

Legal entity: BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.
Location: Rosslyn
Job field: Technology & Production
Job ID: 144735

Requirements:

• Ensure you have a Matric qualification with Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) and Physical Science, each with a minimum of 50%, OR an NQF 4/N3 in Engineering Studies with at least 50% in Mathematics and Engineering Science
• Provide a valid driver’s license as part of your application
• Highlight any N2 Engineering Studies with relevant trade theory as this will be considered an advantage
• Submit a complete application, as incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

2. BMW Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship

Legal entity: BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.
Location: Rosslyn
Job field: Technology & Production
Job ID: 144736

Requirements:

• Achieve a Matric qualification with at least 50% in Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) and Physical Science, or obtain an NQF 4/N3 in Engineering Studies with a minimum of 50% in both Mathematics and Engineering Science
• Possess a valid driver’s license to meet the eligibility criteria
• Include Nated Engineering Studies with relevant trade theory to strengthen your application, as it is advantageous
• Complete your submission fully, as incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Instructions
Apply online:

1. BMW Transportation Electrician Apprenticeship
2. BMW Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship

To start on your applications, you will need to have an account beforehand. The reason for this is that all your registration information and required documents will be stored onto the account.

If you have yet to create an account, simply click on “New User”. Create your new account by following the instructions to make sure that your account is safe and secure. Alternatively, you may want to apply using your LinkedIn account instead. That way, the application procedure is much simpler.

Please be kindly informed that during the application procedure, you will need to fill in all of the queries with correct, personal information. Candidates sending in incomplete applications will automatically be disqualified from the registration process. Similarly, candidates discovered falsifying any aspect of their applications will be revoked as well.

Closing Date
Application is available as long as it is not deleted on its official website.