Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Opportunities 2026

With full accountability for its performance and growth, Valterra Platinum continues to strengthen its capabilities across the PGM value chain – from mining and processing through to smelting, refining and market.

The company’s independence provides an opportunity to deepen its commitment to employees, communities and other stakeholders while continuing to operate with purpose: to Unearth Value to Better Our World.

Valterra Platinum remains committed to its ambition of being a leading producer of platinum group metals while placing safety, sustainability, people development and responsible operations at the centre of its business.

About the Engineering Learnership Programme

If you are motivated by purpose, passionate about engineering and looking for an opportunity to build a career in the mining and metals industry, this could be your opportunity to take the next step.

Are you a curious learner, practical problem-solver, ambitious thinker or aspiring artisan who wants to develop valuable technical skills?

Valterra Platinum is inviting applications from suitably qualified unemployed South African candidates for its Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2) at the Rustenburg Process operations.

This programme provides an opportunity to gain structured theoretical knowledge and practical workplace experience while developing the technical competencies required to pursue an artisan career.

Successful learners will receive exposure to a professional industrial environment and will have the opportunity to develop their skills under appropriate training and workplace supervision.

If you are ready to learn, grow and contribute to a high-performance environment, apply today and begin your journey towards becoming a qualified artisan.

Available Learnership Opportunities

The programme has opportunities in the following engineering disciplines:

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

Opportunities by Operation

PMR

The following positions are available at PMR:

• Fitter – 1 position
• Boilermaker – 1 position
• Electrician – 1 position
• Instrument Mechanician – 1 position

BMR

The following positions are available at BMR:

• Fitter – 2 positions
• Boilermaker – 1 position
• Electrician – 1 position
• Millwright – 1 position

Convertor Plant (CP)

The following positions are available at Convertor Plant:

• Fitter – 1 position
• Boilermaker – 1 position
• Electrician – 1 position

Waterval Smelters (WVS)

The following positions are available at Waterval Smelters:

• Fitter – 1 position
• Boilermaker – 1 position
• Rigger – 1 position
• Electrician – 1 position

Total opportunities: 16 learnership positions.

What the Programme Offers

The Engineering Learnership Programme is designed to provide learners with a combination of structured theoretical instruction and practical workplace exposure.

The programme includes:

• Structured off-the-job training
• Practical workplace training
• Exposure to engineering activities within a mining and smelting environment
• Development of practical artisan skills and technical knowledge
• Workplace experience under appropriate supervision
• Opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in a real industrial environment
• Development of safety, teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills
• Preparation for the requirements associated with an artisan career

Successful completion of the learnership programme will result in a nationally recognised artisan qualification, subject to meeting all applicable programme and qualification requirements.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum academic and technical requirements for the discipline applied for.

Option 1: Matric / Technical Matric

Applicants must have:

• Matric or Technical Matric
• Mathematics – Mathematics Literacy will not be accepted
• Physical Science
• English
• A minimum 40% pass in the required subjects

Option 2: N2 or Higher

Applicants with N2 or higher may apply, provided they have the required subjects applicable to the specific engineering discipline.

Option 3: NCV Level 4

Applicants with NCV Level 4 in the appropriate trade may apply, provided all required subjects have been passed with a minimum 40%.

Discipline-Specific Subject Requirements

Boilermaker

Applicants should have the relevant N2 subjects, including:

• Plating & Structural Steelwork or Welders Theory
• Plating, Structural & Steelwork Drawings
• Mathematics
• Engineering Science

Welder

Where applicable, applicants should have:

• Plating & Structural Steelwork / Welders Theory
• Plating, Structural & Steelwork Drawings
• Mathematics
• Engineering Science

Millwright

Applicants should have relevant subjects such as:

• Electrical Trade Theory
• Electrotechnology or Electrotechnics
• Fitting Trade Theory / Mechanotechnology
• Industrial Electronics and/or Engineering Drawings
• Mathematics
• Engineering Science

Electrician

Applicants should have relevant subjects such as:

• Electrical Trade Theory
• Electrotechnology or Electrotechnics
• Industrial Electronics and/or Engineering Drawings
• Mathematics
• Engineering Science

Mechanical Fitter

Applicants should have relevant subjects such as:

• Fitting Trade Theory
• Mechanotechnology or Mechanotechnics
• Engineering Drawings / Draughting
• Mathematics
• Engineering Science

Instrument Mechanician

Applicants should have relevant subjects such as:

• Instrument Trade Theory or Industrial Instrumentation
• Industrial Electronics
• Mathematics
• Engineering Science

Rigger

Applicants should have relevant subjects such as:

• Rigging Trade Theory
• Engineering Drawings / Draughting
• Mathematics
• Engineering Science

Required Application Documents

All applications must be accompanied by the required supporting documentation.

Applicants must submit:

1. Updated CV
2. Certified copies of all relevant qualifications
3. Copy of South African ID
4. Proof of residence, where applicable

Applicants from the host communities must ensure that their proof of residence is stamped by the relevant tribal office or municipality.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded with your online application. Where necessary, supporting documents may be combined and uploaded as one document.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Host Community Applicants

Relevant applications from host communities will receive first preference, in line with the programme’s requirements.

Applicants who qualify under the host-community criteria should ensure that valid proof of residence is submitted with their application.

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, learners will have the opportunity to become part of a team committed to operational excellence, safety, development and meaningful impact.

The organisation offers an environment that promotes:

• Meaningful work within a high-performance, values-led organisation
• Learning and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to build practical engineering and artisan skills
• Exposure to a professional industrial working environment
• A culture that values diversity, inclusion and innovation
• Commitment to safe and responsible operations
• Opportunities for personal growth and development
• An environment where employees and learners are encouraged to contribute and develop their potential

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace.

The company values and respects every colleague and is committed to providing equality of opportunity so that individuals can develop their skills, contribute meaningfully and fulfil their potential.

Valterra Platinum also maintains a zero-tolerance approach to dignity harms, including gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation.

The organisation recognises that employee safety extends beyond physical safety and includes creating a workplace free from harmful and disrespectful behaviour.

Everyone at Valterra Platinum has a responsibility to contribute towards a respectful, inclusive and safe working environment.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified applicants should complete the online application form through the official job advert.

Before submitting your application, carefully check that:

• You meet the minimum entry requirements.
• You have selected the appropriate engineering discipline.
• Your CV is updated and clearly reflects your qualifications and relevant experience.
• Your qualification documents are certified.
• A copy of your South African ID is included.
• Host-community applicants have included the required proof of residence.
• All required supporting documents have been uploaded.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the recruitment process may move quickly due to the anticipated volume of applications.

Incomplete applications may unfortunately be declined.

Closing Date

30 September 2026

Location

Rustenburg Process -PMR, BMR, Convertor Plant (CP) and Waterval Smelters (WVS)

If you meet the requirements and are ready to develop your engineering skills through practical workplace training, submit your application before the closing date and take the first step towards an artisan career with Valterra Platinum.

Apply for the Engineering Learnership Programme