Exxaro Resources invites unemployed youth residing within the Emakhazeni Local Municipality to apply for the Section 18.2 Engineering Learnership Programme 2026 at Belfast Coal in Mpumalanga.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 17 November 2026
Learnership Location: Belfast, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Business Unit: Exxaro Belfast Coal
Programme: Section 18.2 Engineering Learnership
About the Exxaro Belfast Coal Engineering Learnership
Exxaro Belfast Coal is offering engineering learnership opportunities for unemployed youth who want to develop technical and artisan skills within the mining industry.
The programme offers opportunities in Diesel Mechanics, Fitting and Machining, and Electrical Engineering.
Applicants should note that residence within the Emakhazeni Local Municipality is an important eligibility requirement.
Available Learnership Opportunities
The following opportunities are advertised:
Diesel Mechanic – X1
Application Keyword: Diesel Mech
Applicants must have Grade 12, NCV Level 4 or N2 with four passed subjects that include:
- Diesel or Motor Trade Theory.
- Engineering Science.
- Engineering Drawing.
- Mathematics.
Fitting and Machining – X2
Application Keyword: Mechanical Fitter
Applicants must have Grade 12, NCV Level 4 or N2 with four passed subjects that include:
- Fitting Theory.
- Engineering Science.
- Engineering Drawing.
- Mathematics.
Electrical – X1
Application Keyword: Electrical
Applicants must have Grade 12, NCV Level 4 or N3 with four passed subjects that include:
- Electrical or Motor Electrical Trade Theory.
- Engineering Science.
- Engineering Drawing or Industrial Electronics.
- Mathematics.
Number of Opportunities
The individual positions listed are:
- Diesel Mechanic – X1
- Fitting and Machining – X2
- Electrical – X1
This adds up to four positions.
Applicants should note that the source information also refers to “Engineering Learnership x3”, which conflicts with the individual post numbers. Applicants should confirm the final number of available positions directly with Exxaro.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be unemployed youth.
- Reside within the Emakhazeni Local Municipality.
- Meet the qualification requirements for the trade they are applying for.
Applicants living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Selection Process
Applicants may be required to undergo:
- Application screening and verification.
- Psychometric assessment.
- Interviews.
- Medical assessment.
Successfully completing the selection process does not automatically guarantee placement.
Documents to Prepare
Applicants should prepare relevant supporting documents such as:
- Updated CV.
- South African ID.
- Matric certificate, where applicable.
- N2 or N3 certificates, where applicable.
- NCV Level 4 certificate, where applicable.
- Academic statement of results.
- Proof of residence within the Emakhazeni Local Municipality.
The source information does not specifically state whether documents must be certified, so applicants should confirm this before submitting.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email.
Email: Belfast.SoftSkills@exxaro.com
Click here to apply for Exxaro Belfast Coal Section 18.2 Engineering Learnerships 2026
Applicants should use the relevant keyword in the email subject line.
Suggested subject lines:
- Diesel Mech
- Mechanical Fitter
- Electrical
Applicants should ensure that they apply for the trade that matches their qualifications.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Residence within Emakhazeni Local Municipality is required.
- Mathematics is compulsory for the advertised trades.
- Applicants must carefully check that their subjects match the trade requirements.
- The programme is aimed at unemployed youth.
- Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- The stipend or salary was not specified.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 60 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing Date
17 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.