Learnership
Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnerships 2026 Valterra Platinum invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Engineering Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027 at its Rustenburg operations. Learnership Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026 Learnership Location: Rustenburg, North West, South Africa About the Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme Valterra Platinum is offering an Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2 – Unemployed) for candidates interested in developing technical skills and gaining practical workplace experience within the mining industry. The programme combines structured off-the-job learning with workplace training. Successful completion of the learnership will lead to a nationally recognised Artisan qualification. Available Learnership Opportunities The following engineering trades are available: * Learnership Fitter * Learnership Boilermaker * Learnership Rigger * Learnership Electrician * Learnership Instrument Mechanician * Learnership Millwright Minimum Requirements Applicants must have Matric/Technical Matric with: * Mathematics – minimum 40% (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted) * Physical Science – minimum 40% * English – minimum 40% Alternatively, applicants may have N2 or higher with the subjects required for the relevant engineering discipline. Candidates with an appropriate NCV Level 4 qualification may also apply, provided all relevant subjects were passed with a minimum of 40%. N2 Trade-Specific Requirements Boilermaker: Plating & Structural Steelwork or Welders Theory, Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings, Mathematics and Engineering Science. Welder: Plating & Structural Steelwork/Welders Theory, Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings, Mathematics and Engineering Science. Millwright: Electrical Trade Theory, Electrotechnology or Electrotechnics; Fitting Trade Theory or Mechanotechnology; Industrial Electronics or Engineering Drawings; Mathematics and Engineering Science. Electrician: Electrical Trade Theory, Electrotechnology or Electrotechnics; Industrial Electronics or Engineering Drawings; Mathematics and Engineering Science. Mechanical Fitter: Fitting Trade Theory, Mechanotechnology or Mechanotechnics; Engineering Drawings/Draughting; Mathematics and Engineering Science. Instrument Mechanician: Instrument Trade Theory or Industrial Instrument, Industrial Electronics, Mathematics and Engineering Science.…
North West is an important market for learnerships with training components in South Africa. Rustenburg and surrounding areas host mining and contractor hiring, while smaller towns rely on retail, agriculture, and local government. Some roles are camp-based or require security inductions. Platinum mining services, retail, and provincial administration dominate. Apprenticeships in trades appear through large contractors. Shift work and site access rules affect who can realistically take a role. Read the source listing for medical or safety requirements.
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