Valterra Platinum has opened applications for its Engineering Learnership Programmes (18.2 Unemployed) in Rustenburg, South Africa, offering young South Africans the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised artisan qualification in the mining industry.
This programme provides hands-on technical training combined with workplace experience, preparing learners for careers in engineering within the platinum mining sector.
Learnership programmes offered: Electrician ×1, Boilermaker ×2, Mechanical Fitter ×3, Measurement Control & Instrumentation ×1, Welder ×1 and Millwright ×1
If you have Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science or an N2 qualification, this could be your opportunity to start a career in engineering.
What the Learnership Offers
Successful candidates will receive:
Structured technical and workplace training
Exposure to engineering operations in the mining sector
Opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised artisan qualification
Career development within a leading platinum producer
The programme combines off-the-job training with practical workplace experience, helping learners build the skills required for the engineering field.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Option 1 – Matric
Matric certificate with:
Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy)
Physical Science
English
Minimum 40% pass in all subjects
Option 2 – N2 Qualification
N2 or higher with:
as per the specific Discipline
Industrial Electronics
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Option 3 – NCV
NCV Level 4 in a relevant trade with minimum 40% pass in all subjects
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
Updated CV
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of South African ID
Proof of residence (required for host community applicants)
Incomplete applications will not be considered, so ensure all documents are uploaded.
Preference for Host Communities
Valterra Platinum states that first preference will be given to applicants from host communities around their operations.
Applicants from these areas must submit proof of residence stamped by the tribal office or municipality.
Why This Learnership?
This opportunity allows you to:
Gain valuable engineering skills
Enter the mining industry
Earn a recognised artisan qualification
Work with one of the world’s leading platinum producers
The company operates across the platinum group metals (PGM) value chain, from mining to refining and global marketing.
How to Apply
Tips for applicants: apply before the closing date because applications are actively reviewed.
Applications must be submitted online via the official job advert.
Make sure you upload all required documents in one file when applying.
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