Company: Valterra Platinum
Location: Mototolo Mine, South Africa
Remuneration: Market-aligned learnership stipend
Closing Date: 12 October 2025

Introduction

What is the Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme?
Are you an ambitious young professional looking to build a career in engineering within the mining sector? Valterra Platinum is inviting applications for its Engineering Learnership Programme, a unique opportunity for unemployed individuals to gain hands-on experience and formal qualifications in trade roles.

Valterra Platinum, formerly part of Anglo American Platinum, operates across the full platinum group metals (PGM) value chain—mining, smelting, refining, and marketing. With its recent rebranding and de-merger, the company is establishing itself as an independent entity defined by excellence, sustainability, and value creation.

As part of its talent development efforts, Valterra Platinum is offering an Engineering Learnership Programme aimed at equipping participants with trade qualifications and workplace experience. This program is particularly valuable in the mining industry, where specialized skills in electrotechnology and metalwork are in demand.

Programme Details: What the Learnership Involves

Duration and Structure

• Combines off-the-job theoretical training with on-the-job workplace learning
• Structured instruction paired with practical exposure to real engineering tasks
• Successful completion results in a nationally recognized artisan qualification

Available Trade Disciplines

• Electrician: Applicable trade theory, industrial electronics, electrical drawings
• Boilermaker / Plater: Structural steelwork, welding theory, interpretation of mechanical drawings

Both disciplines play a critical role in supporting the mining and smelting operations across Valterra’s operations.

Location

• Learnership positions are based at Mototolo Mine, offering participants exposure to a dynamic operational environment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Matric certificate (Grade 12) including Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy), Physical Science, and English, each passed with at least 40%
• Or an N2 qualification (or higher) in relevant subjects
• Boilermaker/Plater trade: Background in structural steelwork, welding, or related drawing interpretation
• Electrical trade: Prior exposure to electrotechnology, industrial electronics, or engineering drawings
• Alternatively, an NCV Level 4 certificate with the appropriate trade subjects, each passed with a minimum of 40%
• Proof of identity, curriculum vitae, and certified copies of all educational qualifications
• Proof of residence for applicants from host communities (stamped by municipal or tribal authorities)

Incomplete applications will not be accepted—ensure all documents are compiled correctly.

Role Responsibility

Participants in the learnership will:

• Perform practical engineering tasks in electrical or boilermaker trades
• Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world mining operations
• Support operational efficiency and safety at Mototolo Mine
• Collaborate with experienced artisans and supervisors for skill development

Skills and Attributes

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and technical skills in their chosen trade
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to workplace safety standards
• Commitment to learning and professional development
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Teamwork and communication skills in a high-performance environment
• Motivation to contribute to Valterra’s mission of excellence and sustainability

Benefits: What You Gain from the Learnership

Participants can expect:

• Meaningful work experience in a high-performance engineering environment
• Market-aligned rewards and recognition
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• A supportive culture that values innovation, diversity, and inclusion
• Exposure to safety-conscious and ethical work practices
• Preference for applicants from host communities, promoting local development

Application Process & Deadline

• Applications are submitted via the online application portal on Valterra Platinum’s careers site
• Upload all required documents together
• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis—early submission is advantageous
• Formal closing date: 12 October 2025

APPLY NOW: Engineering Learnership Programme

Tips for a Strong Application

• Ensure clarity and completeness: Include all certificates, transcripts, ID, and proof of residence
• Highlight relevant knowledge: Even informal exposure to electrical, welding, steelwork, or mechanical drawing counts
• Write a focused CV: Emphasize academic performance in Mathematics, Physical Science, and trade-related subjects
• Submit early: Early applications get higher visibility due to ongoing review
• Show community connection: If from host communities, ensure proof of residence is clear and valid

Final Thoughts

For driven individuals eager to begin a technical career, the Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme offers a unique opportunity. With structured training, hands-on experience, and a recognized qualification, this programme is a launchpad into a rewarding artisan career in the mining sector.