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CATEPILLAR IS HIRING
2027 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Location Gauteng, Gauteng, South Africa
Apply By Monday, October 26, 2026
Contract Type
Job Type Regular
Requisition ID R0000397711
Description
Career Area: Sales
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Kickstart Your Global Career With Caterpillar®
At Caterpillar, we do more than build machines — we build the future. When you join us, you become part of a global community of creators, problem‑solvers, and innovators committed to shaping stronger, more sustainable communities around the world.
If you're driven, curious, and ready to make an impact early in your career… this is where your journey begins.
🌍About the Program
The Field Representative Development Program is your launchpad into a high‑impact career at Caterpillar. Over 1 to 2 years, you’ll get hands‑on experience, world‑class training, and a front‑row seat to how we partner with our Cat® Dealers to serve customers worldwide.
Program Details:
Start Date: February 1st, 2027
Location: Johannesburg
Work Format: Full time (40 hrs / week), onsite 5 days per week
What to Expect / Structure of the Program:
📘 1. Training in a cohort — Your First 3 Months: You’ll kick off your career in an immersive learning experience where you will:
- Dive into Caterpillar products, services, and industry strategies
- Build influential communication and leadership skills
- Connect with a global network of peers + mentors
- Visit dealers across the EAME and Central Asia region
- Gain a deep understanding of what makes Caterpillar… Caterpillar
🔄 2. Rotational Assignments (12-18 months): Jump into meaningful roles across the organization to:
- Learn how our business operates from different angles
- Develop a broad technical and commercial skillset
- Work on strategic projects that go beyond the classroom
- Prepare for a customer‑facing field role
🎯 3. Your Next Step — Field Rep Opportunities: Once you graduate from the program, you’re ready to step into a field‑based role supporting Cat Dealers and customers.
Opportunities at the end of the Program:
1. Product Support Operations Representative: Increasing operational efficiency through the prioritization and execution of projects.
- Assist Cat Dealerships in increasing operational efficiency
- Focus on improving a dealership's ability to efficiently service customer equipment, manage parts inventory, and leverage digital tools and platforms
- Execute the ability to learn about a wide range of technical and business-related topics such as machine repair logistics, IT and digital platforms, logistics, and business finances
- Liaise and cultivate trust between Caterpillar and Cat Dealers by helping the dealer prioritize and execute projects
2. Sales Representative: As a Sales Representative you will have responsibility for the support, marketing, and sales of machines or engines throughout the machine/engine sales cycle as well as driving revenue and growth for the aftermarket solutions business in line with industry strategy in the assigned territory. You will counsel dealers to develop and increase their performance, provide guidance on existing and potential customer service issues and improvement measures within an industry as well as assist dealers on forecast, sales strategy planning and sales techniques. You will also support the rollout of new products, analyze and communicate marketplace and competitive activity, and analyze product application, configuration, and utilization.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Program:
- A personalized development plan tailored to your strengths & ambitions
- A dedicated coach guiding you throughout your journey
- Hands‑on technical, commercial, and soft‑skill training
- International exposure + opportunity to live abroad for a rotation
- A clear path to impactful roles across the business
- A chance to shape the customer experience for one of the world’s most iconic brands
🎓 Who We’re Looking For:
Program Qualifications:
- A degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience
- Ability to travel up to 30–70% depending on assignments
- Willingness to live abroad for up to 3 months for training/rotation
- Fluent in English
- Valid passport through August 2027
Skills That Make You Stand Out
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and develop effective, actionable solutions.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management – Skilled at conveying information clearly and building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to ensure alignment and engagement.
- Learning Agility & Adaptability – Quick to learn, open to feedback, and able to adapt effectively to changing priorities, environments, and technologies.
- Digital & Data Literacy – Ability to leverage digital tools and interpreting data to support decision‑making and drive efficiency. Proficiency in MS Office / O365: Ability to build simple dashboards or visualizations (e.g., Power BI, Excel advanced features) and comfort cleaning, interpreting, or summarizing data sets.
- Teamwork & Collaboration – Strong collaborator who fosters trust, contributes to shared goals, and works effectively across diverse teams and functions.
What you might have:
- Experience supporting or leading small projects (university, internship, or extracurricular).
- Experience studying, working, or volunteering in a multicultural environment or abroad.
- Leadership roles in student organizations, tech clubs, community groups, or volunteering.
🎁 What You Gain
- Coaching & mentorship from industry experts
- A strong peer network you’ll grow with professionally
- Access to Caterpillar’s global knowledge and innovation ecosystem
- Exposure to strategic projects across the organization
- A career path designed for long‑term growth
🧭 Next Steps in the Recruitment Process
We want your candidate experience to be transparent, engaging, and reflective of the skills you'll use at Caterpillar. Here’s what you can expect:
- HR Motivational Video Interview - The interview will be held online via Microsoft Teams. This helps us get to know you beyond your CV — your story, mindset, motivation and passion.
- Business Interview (Targeted Selection Methodology): If you pass the HR screening, you’ll meet with business leaders for a structured behavioural interview. This interview focuses on real examples of how you’ve demonstrated several skills described in the job advert.
- Business Acumen Interview: Finally, you’ll participate in a conversation designed to understand how you think in real time. Expect: On‑the‑spot business case questions, assessing how you prioritize, analyze, and decide. These questions will explore your critical thinking, structure, and reasoning and will provide insight into how you approach ambiguous situations. This is not about having the “perfect answer” — it’s about showing us how you think.
📬 Ready to Build the Future With Us?
Check your email regularly (including spam folders!) for updates on your application.
You can also track your progress through your candidate portal anytime.
About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions. Caterpillar commits itself to the realization of employment equity goals as envisaged in the South-African Employment Equity Act and policies relating to workplace equality. Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit
Caterpillar | Caterpillar Careers | Why Caterpillar?
Caterpillar takes data privacy seriously and is committed to compliance with The Protection Of Personal Information Act in South Africa. Candidate Cvs are used for the limited purpose of evaluating suitability for this job role and deleted from our database when it is no longer needed for the purpose as soon as it is practicable. For more information on Caterpillar’s privacy practices, please visit our Global Data Privacy Statement.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates: October 19, 2026 - October 26, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
QUALITY AUDITOR
Location Gauteng, Gauteng, South Africa
Apply By Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Contract Type Full time
Job Type Regular
Requisition ID R0000397709
Description
Career Area: Operations
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Who we are
PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, segment procurement, and the design and manufacture of wear and maintenance components. We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth!
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Auditor to join our Quality Department. This role is responsible for conducting a wide range of quality and inventory audits across the facility to ensure inventory accuracy, operational compliance, and adherence to established quality standards.
The successful candidate will participate in a comprehensive six-week training program and work closely with global audit teams while supporting internal and external audit requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a warehousing professional with strong inventory control knowledge who is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform Record Accuracy Management (RAM) audits across warehouse locations, bins, racks, and yard areas.
- Conduct Putaway, Setup, Location, and Kill audits to verify inventory accuracy and system integrity.
- Complete daily/nightly Physical Inventory (PI) audit checks and cycle count validations.
- Conduct Statistical Test Counts (STC) and support verification recount activities.
- Perform outbound shipping and stage lane audits to proactively reduce customer claims.
- Execute Over the Counter (OTC) dealer audits and investigate discrepancies.
- Conduct scrap audits, including damaged stock, unidentified inventory, and disposal verification.
- Perform Bureau of Veritas inspection audits and other compliance-related assessments.
- Audit high-value inventory areas, including lock-up facilities and engine storage locations.
- Support stock takes and indirect material audits.
- Maintain audit records and support physical document archiving activities.
- Participate in 5S, Continuous Improvement, Standard Work, and Lean audits.
- Drive compliance through quality standard work practices.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Attend daily quality review meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in facility committees and operational improvement projects.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum qualification: Matric / Grade 12.
- Minimum 10 years of warehousing, logistics, or distribution center experience.
- Valid MHE licenses (Forklift, Reach Truck and/or Order Picker).
- Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse processes.
- Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Willingness to work rotational shifts. (1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts)
Preferred Requirements
- Previous Quality Auditing experience.
- Exposure to SAP EWM or Warehouse Management Systems.
- Experience with inventory accuracy programs and cycle counting.
- Knowledge of 5S, Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Quality Management Systems.
Key Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity and Accountability
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Inventory Control Knowledge
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Compliance Focus
- Team Collaboration
- Third Shift: 23:30 - 08:00 (permanent night shift position available)
Additional information:
- Relocation will not be supported
- Onsite, 5 days a week.
- Shift requirements - First Shift: 07:00 - 15:30, Second Shift: 15:00 - 23:30 , Third shift: midnight – 8am (rotational)
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. Caterpillar: Confidential Green Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions.
Caterpillar commits itself to the realization of employment equity goals as envisaged in the South-African Employment Equity Act and policies relating to workplace equality. Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html
Caterpillar takes data privacy seriously and is committed to compliance with The Protection of Personal Information Act in South Africa. Candidate CVs are used for the limited purpose of evaluating suitability for this job role and deleted from our database when it is no longer needed for the purpose as soon as it is practicable. For more information on Caterpillar’s privacy practices, please visit our Global Data Privacy Statement.
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NB: The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Posting Dates:
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
