Closing Date for Applications: 26 March 2025
Location: Springs, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference Number: 1798
Programme Start Date: November 2025
Are you a passionate and dedicated South African citizen seeking a career in the mining and engineering industry? Impala Platinum Limited (Implats), a leading mining company committed to transformation and excellence, invites suitable candidates to apply for the 2025 Instrumentation Engineering Learnership Programme at its Refineries Division in Springs, Gauteng.
About the Learnership Programme
This learnership offers an exciting opportunity for aspiring artisans to gain valuable hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in Instrumentation Engineering. Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive training that leads to a trade test qualification as an Instrument Mechanician, aligned with Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) standards.
Programme Objectives
The primary aim of this learnership is to empower learners with the technical skills and workplace experience required to become qualified artisans in the instrumentation field. Candidates will engage in structured training focusing on the maintenance, installation, and repair of industrial instrumentation systems used across production sections in mining operations.
Minimum Requirements and Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered:
• Educational Qualification: Completed N3 or NCV Level 4 Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Light Current – Instrumentation)
• Compulsory N3 Subjects:
• Mathematics
• Industrial Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• Industrial Instrumentation
• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of instrumentation trade practices
• Health Requirement: Medically fit for both BMR and PMR plants
Programme Details
• Duration: 42 months
• Accreditation: MQA-registered training
• Training Focus: Maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of industrial instrumentation systems
Application Requirements
To apply, candidates must submit the following documents compiled into one (1) single PDF file:
• Updated CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Official statement of results
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted through either of the following portals:
1. Impala Platinum Careers Page: www.implats.co.za
2. PNet Job Portal: www.pnet.co.za
Important: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional Information
Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete psychometric assessments as part of the selection process.
Kickstart your career in the mining sector with this exceptional opportunity to become a qualified Instrument Mechanician. Apply now and be part of Impala Platinum’s future-focused workforce!
