The Valterra Platinum invites applications for its Engineering Learnership Programme at Amandelbult Mine. This is an excellent opportunity for unemployed youth to gain practical engineering experience within the mining and platinum group metals industry.

This learnership forms part of Valterra Platinum’s commitment to skills development, operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term value creation across the platinum group metals (PGM) value chain.

• Location: Amandelbult, Thabazimbi, South Africa
• Closing Date: 25 February 2026
• Employment Type: Learnership / Internship
• Target Group: 18.2 Unemployed Candidates

About Valterra Platinum

Valterra Platinum is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), operating integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations across South Africa and Zimbabwe. Following its demerger from Anglo American, the company now operates as an independent, publicly listed organisation with listings on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges.

The company is focused on:

• Operational excellence
• Safety and sustainability
• Innovation and long-term stakeholder value creation

Available Engineering Learnership Opportunities

Engineering Trades

Applicants can apply for the following disciplines:

• Electrician (x2)
• Boilermaker (x2)
• Mechanical Fitter (x2)
• Diesel Mechanic (x3)
• Measurement Control & Instrumentation (x2)
• Auto Electrical (x2)
• Millwright (x2)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants for Engineering Learnership must meet one of the following academic requirements:

Matric Route

• Mathematics (Not Mathematics Literacy) – Minimum 40%
• Physical Science – Minimum 40%
• English – Minimum 40%

OR

Technical Route

• N2 or higher with subjects relevant to the trade discipline, including:
• Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Trade-specific theory subjects

Trade-Specific Subject Requirements

Boilermaker

• Plating/Welding Theory
• Structural and Steelwork Drawing

Electrician

• Electrical Trade Theory
• Industrial Electronics
• Engineering Drawings

Diesel Mechanic

• Diesel or Motor Trade Theory
• Engineering Drawings

Mechanical Fitter

• Fitting Trade Theory
• Engineering Drawings

Instrument Mechanician

• Instrument Trade Theory
• Industrial Electronics

Auto Electrician

• Motor Electrical Trade Theory
• Industrial Electronics

Millwright

• Electrical Trade Theory
• Fitting Trade Theory
• Engineering Drawings or Industrial Electronics

Required Documents

Applications for Engineering Learnership must include:

• Updated CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Proof of residence (for host community applicants – stamped by tribal authority or municipality)

All documents must be uploaded as one combined PDF document.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Priority may be given to candidates from host communities.

What You Will Gain

Participants will benefit from:

• Hands-on technical engineering training
• Workplace mentorship and coaching
• Exposure to mining and PGM production processes
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive rewards and recognition

The company promotes diversity, inclusion, and a safe working environment with zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination.

How to Apply Engineering Learnership

Apply online through the official Valterra Platinum careers portal via the job advertisement.

Ensure all documents are attached before submission to avoid disqualification.

Important Information

• Applications are reviewed continuously.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• The company reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Closing Date

25 February 2026

If you are passionate about engineering, mining, and technical skills development, apply now and start building your career with Valterra Platinum.

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