Toyota Graduate Program 2025 | Accelerate Your Career in the Automotive Industry

Are you a recent graduate eager to ignite your career and work with a global leader in the automotive industry? Look no further! Toyota South Africa Motors is offering an exciting Graduate Training Program designed to help you launch your career, develop essential skills, and explore a career path with Toyota. This 2-year development opportunity is ideal for graduates who are passionate about growth and innovation, offering the chance to be a part of graduate recruitment for one of the world’s most recognized brands.

For over 20 years, Toyota has been at the forefront of the automotive industry, consistently innovating and expanding its global reach. Whether you’re based in Durban or Johannesburg, Toyota offers a comprehensive platform for your professional development in sectors like Engineering, Finance, IT, Marketing, Human Resources, and more. By joining Toyota careers, you’re aligning yourself with a brand that values leadership development, continuous improvement, and a commitment to respect for people.

About the Toyota Graduate Program:

The Toyota Graduate Program is a global graduate program that offers ambitious graduates the opportunity to develop and refine their skills through structured learning and hands-on experience. Over the course of 2 years, you’ll gain exposure to various business sectors, including engineering, finance, marketing, supply chain management, and IT.

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This exciting graduate development track ensures that you are prepared for graduate leadership roles within the automotive industry. With extensive corporate training and mentorship, you will experience firsthand how Toyota continues to lead and innovate in the global market.

Key Responsibilities:

• On-the-job Learning: Gain valuable work experience by engaging with senior professionals in your field.
• Training and Development: Participate in specialized corporate training programs designed to enhance your skills.
• Project Management: Contribute to key projects and help improve operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside teams in diverse departments such as HR, marketing, IT, and supply chain management.
• Leadership Development: Prepare for a career path with Toyota by developing leadership qualities that align with Toyota’s corporate values.

Graduate Opportunities Across Various Disciplines:

The Toyota recruitment program offers opportunities for graduates from a wide range of disciplines. Whether you’re an engineer, business graduate, IT enthusiast, or marketing specialist, Toyota has the perfect role for you.

General Stream:

• Engineering: Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical (light current).
• Business Management: Accounting, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Economics.
• IT/Computer Science: Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Engineering.
• Marketing and Commerce: Business Strategy, Marketing, and more.

Professional Stream:

• Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)), Management Accountants, and other professionally registered disciplines.

Requirements:

• A relevant undergraduate degree from an accredited institution (specific qualifications depend on the discipline).
• A minimum of 1 year of experience for professional roles (e.g., Chartered Accountants must have served articles with a Big 4 Auditing firm).
• For Toyota internship opportunities, candidates should have recently completed their degree or be in the final stages of study.

What We’re Looking for in Graduates?

We seek motivated, agile learners who are committed to self-development and ready to take on entry-level jobs with a global leader. Ideal candidates for the Toyota Graduate Program should:

• Be passionate about making a meaningful contribution to the automotive industry.
• Be self-starters and innovators eager to drive change within the company.
• Possess resilience, a strong will to learn, and the ambition to develop leadership capabilities.

Why Choose the Toyota Graduate Program?

Joining Toyota as a graduate means gaining access to a wealth of incredible benefits and exciting opportunities for early career programs. As part of the Toyota graduate experience, you’ll receive:

• Competitive Salary Packages: Enjoy attractive salary structures that recognize your value as a new graduate.
• Study Assistance: Support for further education and development in line with your career goals.
• Vehicle Benefits: Special Toyota employee vehicle benefits.
• Relocation Allowances: Assistance with relocation costs, should your assignment require it.
• Health and Well-being Services: Comprehensive medical and health benefits for you and your family.
• International Career Opportunities: Gain exposure to global operations and possibly international assignments.