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Caterpillar Southern Africa company profile
Caterpillar Southern Africa is the regional operation of the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, operating from its headquarters in Boksburg, Gauteng. The company sells, services, and supports the full range of Caterpillar earthmoving, mining, and power generation equipment across South Africa, Southern Africa, and sub-Saharan African markets.
2,000+Team
1926Founded
Boksburg (Regional Head Office)South Africa
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Caterpillar Southern Africa is the regional operation of the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, operating from its headquarters in Boksburg, Gauteng. The company sells, services, and supports the full range of Caterpillar earthmoving, mining, and power generation equipment across South Africa, Southern Africa, and sub-Saharan African markets.
Locations
Boksburg (Regional Head Office), Johannesburg, Rustenburg
Company size
2,000+
Role areas
Field Service Technician, Diesel Mechanic, Parts Consultant
Typical pay
R12,000–R70,000/month
Head office
Boksburg (Regional Head Office)
Founded
1926
What the work may be like
Cat field service work puts technicians on active mine sites and construction projects across Southern Africa — physically demanding, technically complex, and well-compensated. Extended site stays and remote location work are part of the deal for field roles.
The Boksburg training centre builds specialist Cat product knowledge that travels globally. The mining equipment environment is serious, safety-critical work — zero compromise on safety protocol is the Caterpillar standard.
Hiring and application process
Candidates can apply for roles at Caterpillar Southern Africa via the Caterpillar careers portal or through Barloworld Equipment, the authorised Cat dealer, by submitting a CV highlighting trade certificates or engineering qualifications. The screening process involves an initial application review, technical assessments for diesel mechanic or heavy equipment positions, followed by panel interviews and background checks, with a valid driver’s licence verified for all site-based roles.
The typical timeline from application to offer spans four to eight weeks. Applicants should prepare by studying Caterpillar’s earthmoving equipment specifications and practising scenario-based questions on maintenance and safety protocols.
Who may be a good fit
- Qualified heavy-equipment diesel mechanics and engineers who want SA's highest-paying technical field roles, mining industry exposure, and a globally recognised employer with international career mobility
- SA's premium mining equipment employer — field technicians earn significantly above automotive workshop rates
- Cat product training is globally respected — skills built here transfer to Cat operations worldwide
- Mining industry exposure creates a high-demand technical career profile valued across the African resource sector
What candidates should verify
- • Field service at mine sites requires extended stays and remote locations — not suitable for candidates needing local, fixed-location work
- • Physically demanding work in mine site and construction environments with strict safety compliance
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
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Caterpillar Southern Africa is the regional operation of the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, operating from its headquarters in Boksburg, Gauteng. The company sells, services, and supports the full range of Caterpillar earthmoving, mining, and power generation equipment across South Africa, Southern Africa, and sub-Saharan African markets.
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