The Engineering Learnerships 2027 at Valterra Platinum are now open for unemployed candidates who want to gain practical engineering and artisan experience in the mining industry. The programme is based at Amandelbult and combines structured off-the-job learning with workplace training. The Engineering Learnerships 2027 offer opportunities in several technical trades, making this a valuable pathway for candidates who meet the required Mathematics, Physical Science, N2 or NCV qualifications.
Position Details
- Programme: Engineering Learnership Programme 2027
- Company: Valterra Platinum
- Programme Type: 18.2 Unemployed Learnership
- Discipline: Engineering
- Industry: Mining / Platinum Group Metals
- Location: Amandelbult, South Africa
- Employment Type: Learnership / Internship
- Qualification Outcome: Nationally recognised Artisan qualification
- Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Available Learnerships
The Engineering Learnerships 2027 include:
- Electrician: 2 positions
- Boilermaker: 3 positions
- Mechanical Fitter: 4 positions
- Diesel Mechanic: 4 positions
- Measurement Control & Instrumentation: 1 position
- Auto Electrical: 1 position
- Millwright: 2 positions
- Rigger: 2 positions
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Engineering Learnerships 2027, applicants must have:
- Matric / Grade 12
- Mathematics — Mathematics Literacy is not accepted
- Physical Science
- English
- At least 40% in Mathematics, Physical Science and English
- N2 or higher with all four required subjects passed, including Mathematics and Engineering Science according to the selected discipline
- Alternatively, NCV Level 4 in an appropriate trade with all subjects passed at a minimum 40%
Discipline-Specific Requirements
Boilermaker
- Plating/Welders Theory
- Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings
Electrician
- Electrical Trade Theory
- Industrial Electronics or Engineering Drawings
Diesel Mechanic
- Diesel or Motor Trade Theory
- Engineering Drawings
Mechanical Fitter
- Fitting Trade Theory
- Engineering Drawings
Measurement Control & Instrumentation
- Instrument Trade Theory
- Industrial Electronics
Auto Electrician
- Motor Electrical Trade Theory
- Industrial Electronics
Millwright
- Electrical and Fitting Trade Theories
- Engineering Drawings or Industrial Electronics
Rigger
- Rigger Trade Theory
- Engineering Theory
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Diesel or Motor Trade Theory
- Engineering Drawings
Required Documents
Applicants must provide:
- Updated CV
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications
- Copy of South African ID
- Proof of residence for applicants from host communities
- Proof of residence must be stamped by the relevant tribal office or municipality
Key Responsibilities
Learners will participate in:
- Structured off-the-job training
- Workplace-based training
- Practical engineering activities
- Technical skills development
- Trade-related learning and assessments
- Workplace exposure within the mining environment
- Training towards an Artisan qualification
- Safe and responsible execution of workplace activities
- Personal and professional development
Why Apply
The Engineering Learnerships 2027 provide an opportunity to enter the mining and engineering industry while developing practical artisan skills. Successful candidates will receive structured training and workplace exposure that can help establish a foundation for a long-term technical career.
Valterra Platinum also offers opportunities for learning, development and progression within a professional environment focused on safety, innovation and operational excellence.
Important Notes
- This is an 18.2 Unemployed Engineering Learnership Programme.
- Applicants must meet the academic requirements for their selected discipline.
- Mathematics is required; Mathematics Literacy will not be accepted.
- Mathematics, Physical Science and English must each have a minimum 40% pass at Matric level.
- Candidates must submit all required supporting documents.
- Host community applicants must provide appropriately stamped proof of residence.
- Incomplete applications may unfortunately be declined.
- Applications are reviewed as they are received, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.
- First preference will be given to relevant applicants from host communities.