Engineering Learnership_SMO (People Living with Disabilities)

Job Title / Role: Engineering Learnership ( People Living with Disabilities )

Organization: Siemens Mobility

Location: North Riding and On Site

Reporting Manager: Production Manager

The Business

Siemens Mobility (SMO) is the world’s leading provider of mobility solutions that enable the efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly transport of people and goods, helping to improve the quality of everyday life for millions of people across the world. Motivated by innovation, we develop intelligent solutions for the growing digitalization of the transport sector. Our range of offerings includes rail vehicles, rail automation, road traffic management systems, rail electrification and services.

We are currently recruiting for a motivated individual to join our Technical Learnership Programme. This opportunity is specifically aimed at People Living with Disabilities who are eager to gain practical workplace exposure and develop technical skills within Siemens Mobility

Role Headline

The learner will support the planning, development, and implementation of defined test processes, methods, and applications while gaining valuable workplace experience in a technical environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with preparing relevant parts and sequences of test programmes according to defined test plans.
• Support testing sequences and document results according to defined rules and procedures.
• Assist with diagnostic measures in the event of deviations and support the assessment of test results.
• Support the analysis of test sequences to identify potential improvements.
• Assist with the implementation of required improvement measures.
• Support the systematic further development of the quality assurance system.
• Assist with maintaining the testing manual.

Requirements:

• Interest in electrical and/or mechanical technical environments.
• Willingness to support the testing of interlocking systems and related peripheral equipment.
• Must be available to participate in the learnership programme from Monday to Thursday, 7am to 4pm, and Friday, 7am to 1pm.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends on an ad hoc basis, where required.
• Must be a person living with a disability.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Matric / N3 qualification is preferred.
• Electrical Trade qualification or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering would be advantageous.
• No previous work experience is required.
• Must be self-motivated, disciplined, and eager to learn.
• Must be able to perform the essential requirements of the learnership, with reasonable accommodation where required.

Required Supporting Documents

Applicants are required to attach the following documents as part of their application:

• Updated CV/Resume
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of Matric certificate and/or relevant qualifications
• Proof of disability (where applicable)
• Any additional supporting documents relevant to the application

Please ensure that all required documents are attached at the time of application. Applications submitted without the necessary supporting documentation may not be considered.

Employment Equity and Disability Inclusion

This learnership opportunity is specifically intended for People Living with Disabilities as part of Siemens Mobility’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, skills development, and employment equity.

Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates living with disabilities, in line with Siemens Mobility’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act. As an equal opportunity employer, Siemens Mobility encourages and welcomes applications from people with various disabilities.

Reasonable accommodation will be considered throughout the recruitment process and during the learnership, where required.

Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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