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.
Rigger: Rigging Trade Theory, Engineering Drawings/Draughting, Mathematics and Engineering Science.
What the Learnership Offers
Successful applicants will participate in structured training consisting of both workplace and off-the-job learning.
The programme provides an opportunity to develop practical engineering skills, gain experience in the mining industry and work towards a nationally recognised Artisan qualification.
Required Documents
Applications must be accompanied by:
- An updated CV.
- Certified copies of all relevant qualifications.
- A copy of your South African ID.
- Proof of residence for applicants from host communities, stamped by the relevant tribal office or municipality.
The required documents may be combined and uploaded as one document.
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are included with their online application.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Valterra Platinum recruitment portal.
Click here to apply for Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnerships 2026 / 2027
Applications must be submitted before 30 September 2026.