Andru Mining invites South African local community members to apply for Blasting Assistant Learnership Opportunities 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 09 July 2026
Learnership Location: Kalgold Operation, South Africa
About the Andru Mining Blasting Assistant Learnership
Andru Mining has announced 10 Blasting Assistant Learnership opportunities for 2026 at its Kalgold Operation.
The learnership programme will run for 4 months and is aimed at members of recognised local communities surrounding the mine. It offers participants an opportunity to gain practical experience and develop skills needed in the opencast mining industry.
This is not a permanent job, but it can help successful learners gain valuable workplace exposure and improve their chances of future employment in the mining sector.
Number of Available Posts
Andru Mining is offering:
- 10 × Blasting Assistant Learnership Opportunities
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric / Std 10 certificate or equivalent qualification
- Must be able to obtain a Certificate of Fitness, also known as a Red Ticket
- Must have a clean criminal record
- Must successfully pass a Dover Test
- Valid driver’s licence is compulsory
- Must be willing to undergo training across different work shifts
- Good communication skills
- Good business understanding
- Must be a recognised resident of the affected local communities, subject to verification
Who Can Apply?
This learnership is open to applicants who:
- Are local community members recognised by the mine
- Meet all the minimum requirements
- Are interested in starting a career in mining
- Are willing to work shifts
- Are physically fit and able to work in a mining environment
About the Learnership
The Blasting Assistant Learnership focuses on developing future blasting assistants within an opencast mining environment.
During the programme, successful learners may gain practical exposure to:
- Mining safety procedures
- Workplace discipline
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Practical blasting support duties
- Shift work experience
- Mining operational processes
Important Requirements Explained
Certificate of Fitness / Red Ticket
A Certificate of Fitness, commonly known as a Red Ticket, confirms that a person is medically fit to work in the mining environment after completing occupational medical examinations.
Dover Test
The Dover Test is commonly used in the mining industry to assess concentration, attention to detail, mental alertness, ability to follow instructions and general aptitude.
Driver’s Licence
A valid driver’s licence is compulsory for this learnership. Applicants without a driver’s licence may not meet the minimum requirements.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
- Copy of valid driver’s licence
- Any additional documents requested by local community structures
Important Notes
Applicants should take note of the following:
- There are no application forms to complete
- Applications must be submitted by CV only
- No payment is required to apply
- Do not pay anyone to secure employment
- Andru Mining employees are not allowed to receive CVs directly from applicants
- Late applications will not be accepted
- Applicants from outside the recognised local communities may not be considered
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the requirements must prepare an updated CV and submit it to the Tribal Office before the closing date.
Applications should not be handed directly to Andru Mining employees.
Submit your CV to: Tribal Office
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 09 July 2026.
Late applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their CVs before the closing date.