Valterra Platinum Electrician Learnership 2026

Company: Valterra Platinum

Job Type: Engineering Learnership / Apprentice (Entry Level)

Overview

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is one of the world’s leading producers of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs). The company operates integrated mining, smelting, and refining facilities across South Africa and Zimbabwe, supplying metals to global markets.

Following its demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent publicly listed company on the Johannesburg and London Stock Exchanges. The company focuses on operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term value creation while maintaining high safety standards.

Valterra Platinum is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for the Electrician Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2). This programme provides an opportunity to gain hands-on technical training and workplace experience in the mining and engineering industry.

Learnership Opportunity

Learnership Electrician (x1 Position)

This programme is designed for individuals who want to build a career as a qualified artisan in the electrical trade.

What the Learnership Offers

• Structured technical training including theoretical and workplace training

• Exposure to real engineering operations within the mining industry

• Opportunity to develop practical electrical skills

• Successful completion leads to a Nationally Recognised Artisan Qualification

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

Option 1: Matric Qualification

• Matric / Grade 12

• Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy) – minimum 40%

• Physical Science – minimum 40%

• English – minimum 40%

OR

Option 2: N2 Qualification or Higher

Relevant subjects for Electrical trade including:

• Electrical Trade Theory

• Electrotechnology / Electrotechnics

• Industrial Electronics

• Engineering Drawings

OR

Option 3: NCV Qualification

• NCV Level 4 in the relevant trade

• All subjects passed with a minimum of 40%

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Certified copies of qualifications

• Certified copy of South African ID

• Proof of residence (for host community applicants) stamped by a tribal office or municipality

Ensure all documents are uploaded when submitting your application. You may combine them into one PDF document.

Important Information

Applications are reviewed as they are received. Incomplete applications will not be considered, so ensure that all required documents are attached.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the online application form available on the official job advert and upload all required documents.

Closing Date

22 March 2026