Company : Caterpillar
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing date: 29 March 2026
Programme Overview
Caterpillar Inc. is offering a Graduate Development Programme called the Field Representative Development Program, designed to equip graduates with practical hands-on experience. 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: August 1st, 2026
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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 will 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 Europe, Africa Middle-East and Central Asia region
- Gain a deep understanding of what makes Caterpillar… Caterpillar
2. Rotational Assignments (12-24 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.
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 Engineering, Business (see below examples), or a related field — or equivalent experience
- Fluent in English
- Ability to travel up to 30–70% depending on assignments
- Willingness to live abroad for up to 3 months for training/rotation
- Valid passport through May 2027
Some Examples of Business related fields (not an exhaustive list): Business Management, Business Administration, Business Science, Commerce (BCom), Business Leadership, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Investment Management, Banking, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Sales Management, Consumer Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, Organisational Development, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Procurement / Purchasing, Economics, Econometrics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Strategic Management, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Public Administration, International Business, Risk Management, Office Administration .etc
Skills and Competencies we Value
- 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.
How to Apply