Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme 2027 – Apply for Artisan Training Opportunities

Are you passionate about engineering, mining, machinery, electrical systems, or technical trades? The Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme 2027 offers unemployed South African youth an opportunity to gain valuable technical knowledge, practical workplace experience, and training towards a nationally recognised artisan qualification.

Valterra Platinum is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for its Engineering Learnership Programme. The programme is designed for motivated young people who want to develop practical engineering skills and prepare for careers in the mining and engineering industries.

Successful learners will receive structured training that combines classroom-based learning with practical workplace experience. This gives participants an opportunity to understand technical concepts while gaining exposure to real working environments.

Engineering Learnership Programme Overview

Programme: Engineering Learnership Programme 2027

Programme Type: Unemployed Learnership

Industry: Mining and Engineering

Training: Off-the-job and workplace-based training

Qualification: Nationally recognised Artisan Qualification upon successful completion

Number of Opportunities: 19 Learnership Positions

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Available Engineering Learnerships

Valterra Platinum is offering learnership opportunities in several technical trades. Available programmes include:

• Learnership Electrician – 2 positions
• Learnership Boilermaker – 3 positions
• Learnership Mechanical Fitter – 4 positions
• Learnership Diesel Mechanic – 2 positions
• Learnership Heavy Equipment Mechanic – 2 positions
• Learnership Measurement Control and Instrumentation – 1 position
• Learnership Auto Electrician – 1 position
• Learnership Millwright – 2 positions
• Learnership Rigger – 2 positions

These opportunities may be suitable for applicants who want to build careers as qualified artisans in mining, engineering, maintenance, electrical systems, mechanical operations, and heavy-equipment industries.

What the Engineering Learnership Offers

The programme provides structured learning and practical training to help learners develop the knowledge and workplace skills required in their selected engineering trades.

Successful applicants can expect:

• Structured technical training
• Off-the-job learning
• Practical workplace experience
• Exposure to the mining and engineering environment
• Development of technical and problem-solving skills
• Opportunities to learn from experienced professionals
• Training towards a nationally recognised artisan qualification
• Improved employability in technical and engineering industries

The programme is intended to prepare learners for the demands of technical workplaces while supporting their long-term career development.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the required academic criteria for the engineering discipline they wish to pursue.

Candidates must have:

• Matric with Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy
• Physical Science
• English
• A minimum pass mark of 40% in the required Matric subjects
• An N2 qualification or higher with all four required subjects passed for the relevant trade

Applicants may also qualify with an appropriate NCV Level 4 qualification, provided that all subjects were passed with a minimum mark of 40%.

Trade-Specific Subject Requirements

Different engineering trades require specific N2 subjects.

For example:

• Boilermaker applicants require Plating or Welding Theory and Plating Structural and Steelwork Drawings.
• Electrician applicants require Electrical Trade Theory and Industrial Electronics or Engineering Drawings.
• Diesel Mechanic applicants require Diesel or Motor Trade Theory and Engineering Drawings.
• Mechanical Fitter applicants require Fitting Trade Theory and Engineering Drawings.
• Instrument Mechanician applicants require Instrument Trade Theory and Industrial Electronics.
• Auto Electrician applicants require Motor Electrical Trade Theory and Industrial Electronics.
• Millwright applicants require Electrical and Fitting Trade Theories, Engineering Drawings, or Industrial Electronics.
• Rigger applicants require Rigger Trade Theory and Engineering Theory.
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic applicants require Diesel or Motor Trade Theory and Engineering Drawings.

Applicants should carefully check that their qualifications and subjects match the requirements of the learnership they select.

Required Documents

Applications must include the following documents:

• An updated CV
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications
• A copy of a valid South African ID
• Proof of residence where required

Applicants from host communities may be required to provide proof of residence stamped by the relevant tribal office or municipality.

Candidates should ensure that all required documents are uploaded before submitting an application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

About Valterra Platinum

Valterra Platinum is a leading producer of platinum group metals. The company operates across mining, processing, smelting, refining, and related engineering activities.

The company aims to develop skilled employees while promoting safety, innovation, sustainability, workplace excellence, and long-term value creation.

The Engineering Learnership Programme gives unemployed youth an opportunity to gain skills that may support future employment in mining, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and other technical industries.

Important Application Information

Applications are reviewed as they are received. Candidates are encouraged to submit complete applications as early as possible and not wait until the closing date.

Applicants should provide accurate information and upload clear copies of all required documents. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements should apply.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for additional assessments or recruitment processes.

Final Thoughts

The Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme 2027 is a valuable opportunity for unemployed South Africans who have Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science, as well as the required N2 or NCV Level 4 qualifications.

If you are interested in becoming an Electrician, Boilermaker, Mechanical Fitter, Diesel Mechanic, Millwright, Rigger, Auto Electrician, or another qualified artisan, this programme could help you gain practical experience and work towards a recognised technical qualification.

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