Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnerships 2026: 16 Artisan Opportunities in Rustenburg

Who can apply

• Applicants can qualify through Matric, N2 or an appropriate NCV Level 4 qualification, subject to the requirements specified by Valterra Platinum.
• Plating & Structural Steelwork or Welders Theory;
• Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings;
• Mathematics; and
• Engineering Science.
• Electrical Trade Theory, Electrotechnology or Electrotechnics;
• Fitting Trade Theory or Mechanotechnology;
• Industrial Electronics or Engineering Drawings;
• Fitting Trade Theory, Mechanotechnology or Mechanotechnics;
• Engineering Drawings or Draughting;
• Instrument Trade Theory or Industrial Instrument;
• Industrial Electronics;
• Rigging Trade Theory;

Documents you will need

• Applications must include all the documents required by Valterra Platinum.
• An updated CV;
• Certified copies of all relevant qualifications; and
• A copy of their South African ID.
• Proof of residence stamped by the relevant tribal office or municipality.
• Valterra Platinum states that first preference will be given to relevant applications from host communities.
• The required documents may be combined and uploaded as one document.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Valterra Platinum Engineering - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

Valterra Platinum invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2) 2026 for Fitter, Boilermaker, Rigger, Electrician, Instrument Mechanician and Millwright opportunities.

Learnership Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Learnership Location: Rustenburg Process - PMR, BMR, Convertor Plant and Waterval Smelters, North West, South Africa

The programme provides structured off-the-job and workplace training, with successful completion leading to a nationally recognised Artisan qualification.

Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme 2026

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is inviting applications for its Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2 - Unemployed).

The programme provides unemployed candidates with an opportunity to develop technical knowledge and practical workplace skills within the mining and platinum group metals industry.

A total of 16 learnership opportunities are listed across the Rustenburg Process operations.

Available Engineering Learnerships

The following opportunities are available:

• Fitter - 5 positions
• Boilermaker - 4 positions
• Rigger - 1 position
• Electrician - 4 positions
• Instrument Mechanician - 1 position
• Millwright - 1 position

Learnerships Available at PMR

The following positions are allocated to PMR:

• Fitter - 1 position;
• Boilermaker - 1 position;
• Electrician - 1 position; and
• Instrument Mechanician - 1 position.

Learnerships Available at BMR

The following opportunities are allocated to BMR:

• Fitter - 2 positions;
• Boilermaker - 1 position;
• Electrician - 1 position; and
• Millwright - 1 position.

Learnerships Available at Convertor Plant

The Convertor Plant has the following opportunities:

• Fitter - 1 position;
• Boilermaker - 1 position; and
• Electrician - 1 position.

Learnerships Available at Waterval Smelters

Waterval Smelters has the following positions:

• Fitter - 1 position;
• Boilermaker - 1 position;
• Rigger - 1 position; and
• Electrician - 1 position.

What Does the Learnership Programme Offer?

Successful candidates will participate in structured technical training consisting of:

• Off-the-job training; and
• Workplace training.

Successful completion of the learnership programme will result in a nationally recognised Artisan qualification.

This makes the programme particularly relevant to candidates who want to pursue skilled artisan careers within engineering, mining, processing, smelting and related industrial environments.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants can qualify through Matric, N2 or an appropriate NCV Level 4 qualification, subject to the requirements specified by Valterra Platinum.

Matric or Technical Matric

Applicants must have Matric or Technical Matric with:

• Mathematics - minimum 40%;
• Physical Science - minimum 40%; and
• English - minimum 40%.

Mathematical Literacy is not accepted in place of Mathematics.

N2 or Higher

Applicants with N2 or higher must have the subjects required for their chosen trade.

The specific requirements differ according to the learnership.

Boilermaker Requirements

Applicants interested in the Boilermaker Learnership require the applicable N2 subjects:

Millwright Requirements

Applicants for the Millwright Learnership require the applicable subjects including:

Electrician Requirements

Electrician Learnership applicants require:

Mechanical Fitter Requirements

Candidates applying for the Fitter opportunity require:

Instrument Mechanician Requirements

Applicants interested in becoming an Instrument Mechanician require:

Rigger Requirements

Applicants for the Rigger Learnership require:

NCV Level 4 Applicants

Candidates can also qualify with an appropriate NCV Level 4 qualification in the relevant trade.

All applicable subjects must have been passed with a minimum of 40%.

Applicants should compare their exact subjects with the requirements of the trade for which they intend to apply.

Documents Required

Applications must include all the documents required by Valterra Platinum.

Applicants must upload:

Candidates from host communities must additionally provide:

Valterra Platinum states that first preference will be given to relevant applications from host communities.

The required documents may be combined and uploaded as one document.

Important Information Before Applying

Applicants should make sure that they select a trade that matches their qualifications and technical subjects.

For example, having an N2 qualification alone does not necessarily mean that an applicant meets the requirements for every trade. The required trade theory and supporting technical subjects differ between Electrician, Fitter, Boilermaker, Millwright, Instrument Mechanician and Rigger opportunities.

Applicants should therefore check their academic records before submitting an application.

Incomplete applications will be declined.

About Valterra Platinum

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a producer of platinum group metals with integrated mining, smelting and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Following its demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum operates as an independent publicly listed company, with listings on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges.

The company’s operations cover different stages of the platinum group metals value chain, from mining through processing and refining.

How to Apply for Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnerships 2026

Applications must be submitted online through the Valterra Platinum recruitment portal.

Click here to apply for Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnerships 2026

Applicants must complete the online application form and upload all required supporting documents.

Candidates from host communities should remember to include proof of residence stamped by the relevant tribal office or municipality.

Valterra Platinum indicates that applications are being reviewed as they are received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit complete applications before the deadline.

Closing Date

Applications for the Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme 2026 close on:

30 September 2026

Applicants should apply before the closing date and ensure that their applications contain all required documents.

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