Apply for the Engineering Learnership Programme at Valterra Platinum, Mototolo. Gain hands-on experience, national artisan qualification & career growth. Closing 12 Oct 2025.

Job Overview (Engineering Learnership Programme)

Position: Engineering Learnership Programme – Electrician & Boilermaker Plater
Reference ID: REF74287O
Location: Mototolo Mine, South Africa
Contract Type: Learnership / Apprentice (Entry Level)
Closing Date: 12 October 2025
Duration: 18 Months

Valterra Platinum, a leading producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), invites applications for its Engineering Learnership Programme 2025. This programme offers hands-on training, workplace exposure, and nationally recognized artisan qualifications in electrical and boilermaker trades, giving graduates and learners a strong start in the mining industry.

Available Learnerships

• Learnership Electrician: 1 position
• Learnership Boilermaker Plater: 2 positions

What the Programme Offers

• Structured training: Combines off-the-job and workplace training.
• Nationally recognized qualification: Successful completion leads to artisan certification.
• Exposure to mining engineering operations and practical experience in a high-performance environment.
• Opportunities for career progression, learning, and development.
• A culture that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion, and innovation.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Educational Requirements:

• Matric with Mathematics (not Math Literacy), Physical Science, and English (min. 40% each), OR
• N2 or higher with all subjects as per specific trade requirements:
  • Boilermaker Plater: Plating & Structural Steelwork, Welders Theory, Drawings
  • Electrical: Electrical Trade Theory, Electrotechnology, Industrial Electronics, Engineering Drawings
• NCV Level 4 in appropriate trade (min. 40% pass in all subjects)

Additional Requirements:

• South African ID
• CV and certified copies of relevant qualifications
• Proof of residence for applicants from host communities (tribal office or municipality stamp)

Preference will be given to candidates from host communities.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work in a values-led, high-performance environment
• Market-aligned reward and recognition
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression
• Culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation
• Commitment to safety and zero tolerance for workplace harassment or violence

How to Apply

Submit your application online via the Valterra Platinum Careers page

Ensure all required documents are uploaded as part of your submission. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 12 October 2025

This is a unique opportunity to start your engineering career in the mining industry with structured learnership training, hands-on experience, and a nationally recognized qualification. Apply now!

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