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Daimler Truck Southern Africa jobs and careers in South Africa
Daimler Truck Southern Africa assembles Mercedes-Benz trucks and FUSO commercial vehicles at its East London campus in the Eastern Cape, operating as a sister facility to the Mercedes-Benz South Africa passenger car plant on the same industrial site. The company produces a range of trucks for the construction, mining, agriculture, and long-haul logistics sectors, serving customers across South Africa and exporting to sub-Saharan African markets.
East London (Assembly Plant) Johannesburg (Commercial Office)
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What Daimler Truck Southern Africa jobs research shows
Daimler Truck Southern Africa assembles Mercedes-Benz trucks and FUSO commercial vehicles at its East London campus in the Eastern Cape, operating as a sister facility to the Mercedes-Benz South Africa passenger car plant on the same industrial site. The company produces a range of trucks for the construction, mining, agriculture, and long-haul logistics sectors, serving customers across South Africa and exporting to sub-Saharan African markets.
Locations
East London (Assembly Plant), Johannesburg (Commercial Office)
Company size
1,800+
Role areas
Production Operator, Assembly Technician, Chassis Assembler
Typical pay
R9,000–R55,000/month
Head office
East London (Assembly Plant)
Founded
2023
What the work may be like
The East London truck assembly campus operates to Daimler Truck AG's German engineering standards — structured, process-intensive, and safety-focused. The co-location with Mercedes-Benz SA's passenger car plant creates a campus atmosphere with shared training and welfare facilities.
Truck assembly differs from passenger car production in scale and product complexity — fewer vehicles but more mechanical work per unit. The Motor Industry Bargaining Council wages make this one of the Eastern Cape's best-paid manufacturing environments.
Hiring and application process
Candidates can apply for roles at Daimler Truck Southern Africa through the South African jobs platform, uploading their CV along with proof of qualifications such as a Matric with Mathematics for production positions or a recognised trade certificate for artisan vacancies. Applications are screened for entry requirements before progressing to technical assessments or trade tests, followed by panel interviews at the East London campus and final reference and background checks.
The full process from submission to offer typically spans six to ten weeks. Applicants should review Mercedes-Benz truck assembly operations and prepare examples of technical problem-solving relevant to commercial vehicle manufacturing.
Who may be a good fit
- East London candidates with Matric and technical aptitude who want stable manufacturing employment at a global truck manufacturer, with Motor Industry Bargaining Council wages and formal apprenticeship access
- German engineering standards applied locally — Daimler Truck AG's global quality protocols govern production
- Motor Industry Bargaining Council wages well above Eastern Cape manufacturing averages
- Apprenticeship programme provides an accredited trade qualification pathway for East London candidates
What candidates should verify
- • East London plant is not accessible from other provinces without relocation
- • Truck assembly is physically demanding; production shifts including nights are standard
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
Open roles at Daimler Truck Southern Africa
Current listings sourced from public employer and job-board pages.
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What to expect
Career areas
Production Operator · Assembly Technician · Chassis Assembler · Millwright · Electrician
Entry guidance
Matric with Mathematics for production; recognised trade certificate for artisan roles; engineering degree for technical/professional roles
Hiring process
Candidates can apply for roles at Daimler Truck Southern Africa through the South African jobs platform, uploading their CV along with proof of qualifications such as a Matric with Mathematics for production positions or a recognised trade certificate for artisan vacancies. Applications are screened for entry requirements before progressing to technical assessments or trade tests, followed by panel interviews at the East London campus and final reference and background checks. The full process from submission to offer typically spans six to ten weeks. Applicants should review Mercedes-Benz truck assembly operations and prepare examples of technical problem-solving relevant to commercial vehicle manufacturing.
Training
Training is listed in public company information for some roles. Confirm the details for the vacancy you apply to.
- Mercedes-Benz and FUSO truck assembly for African markets
- Motor Industry Bargaining Council wage agreements
- Apprenticeship programme at East London
- Daimler Truck AG global engineering standards