Northern Coal (Pty) Ltd invites qualifying South African youth to apply for the Non-Artisan Learnership Programme 2027 in Mpumalanga.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 30 November 2026
Learnership Location: Approximately 13 km south of Carolina, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent
Application Method: Email
The programme offers two different pathways: an External Surface Blasting Learnership for qualifying South African youth and an Internal Mineral Processing Learnership for permanent Northern Coal employees.
About the Northern Coal Learnership Programme
Northern Coal is offering a non-artisan learnership programme aimed at developing mining-related occupational skills.
The advertised opportunities are:
- External Learnership: Surface Blasting
- Internal Learnership: Mineral Processing
The programme is based at Northern Coal’s operations near Carolina in Mpumalanga.
External Learnership: Surface Blasting
The Surface Blasting Learnership is open to qualifying external applicants who are not currently employed by Northern Coal.
Minimum Requirements for Surface Blasting
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Have completed Grade 12 / Matric or an equivalent qualification.
- Submit proof of residence.
- Submit an updated, detailed CV.
- Submit certified copies of qualifications.
- Be willing to undergo assessments if shortlisted.
- Meet applicable medical fitness requirements before starting the programme.
Additional qualifications will be an advantage.
Surface Blasting Training Area
The learnership is linked to surface blasting activities within the mining sector.
The broader occupational field may involve exposure to:
- Surface mining operations.
- Mine health and safety requirements.
- Risk identification.
- Hazard awareness.
- Blasting-related operational principles.
- Safe workplace communication.
- Working under authorised supervision.
- Mining equipment and operational environments.
- Compliance with safety procedures.
The supplied advertisement does not provide the exact registered qualification, NQF level or detailed training curriculum.
Internal Learnership: Mineral Processing
The Mineral Processing Learnership is intended for qualifying permanent Northern Coal employees.
It is not advertised as an external opportunity.
Minimum Requirements for Mineral Processing
Applicants must:
- Be permanently employed by Northern Coal.
- Have no outstanding disciplinary record.
- Meet the applicable qualification requirements.
- Submit the required documentation.
- Participate in selection assessments where shortlisted.
- Meet applicable medical fitness requirements.
Internal applicants must also make sure their supervisors are aware of their applications.
Minimum Education Requirement
Northern Coal requires applicants to have at least:
Grade 12 / Matric or an equivalent qualification
Additional qualifications may be advantageous.
Applicants with relevant TVET qualifications, technical certificates or other recognised qualifications may include them in their applications.
Medical Fitness Requirements
Successful candidates must meet the applicable medical fitness requirements under the Mine Health and Safety Act.
Candidates may be required to obtain a valid certificate of fitness before starting the programme.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Willingness to learn.
- Commitment to completing the programme.
- Self-discipline.
- Energy and motivation.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Good communication skills.
- Safety awareness.
- Ability to work in a team.
- A disciplined approach to work.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare:
- Updated, detailed CV.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- Proof of residence for external applicants.
For proof of residence, the advertisement allows a water-and-lights account or signed affidavit.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email.
Email: Recruitment@northerncoal.co.za
External applicants should apply for the:
Surface Blasting Non-Artisan Learnership
Permanent Northern Coal employees should apply for the:
Mineral Processing Non-Artisan Learnership
Click here to apply for Northern Coal Non-Artisan Learnership Programme 2027
Applicants should make sure that all attachments are clear, readable and correctly labelled before sending their applications.
Important Information
The supplied advertisement does not specify:
- The number of available positions.
- The duration of the learnership.
- The stipend amount.
- The exact registered qualification.
- The SAQA ID.
- The NQF level of the programme.
Applicants should confirm these details directly with Northern Coal where necessary.
Closing Date
30 November 2026
Applicants who do not receive feedback within four weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.