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Valterra Platinum Calls on Youth to Apply for 2025 Engineering Learnerships (X3 Posts)

Valterra Platinum invites all suitably qualified South African youth to apply for their 2025 Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2 – Unemployed). This programme is designed to give young people the skills and experience they need to become qualified artisans. The closing date for applications is 22 November 2025, so don’t miss this opportunity to kick-start your career in engineering.

The learnership will take place at Mototolo Mine in Limpopo, South Africa, offering structured training and valuable workplace exposure. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience while studying, and at the end of the programme, they will receive a nationally recognised Artisan qualification.

This is a perfect opportunity for ambitious and hardworking young individuals who are eager to start a career in the mining and engineering sector.


Available Learnership Opportunities at Valterra Platinum

Valterra Platinum is offering three positions across two disciplines:

  • Electrician Learnership (X1 Post)
  • Boilermaker Plater Learnership (X2 Posts)

These roles are highly competitive and ideal for individuals who are ready to learn and grow in a challenging yet rewarding environment.


Who Can Apply? Minimum Entry Requirements

To qualify for this programme, you must meet one of the following requirements:

Option 1: Matric/Grade 12

  • Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) – at least 40%
  • Physical Science – at least 40%
  • English – at least 40%

Option 2: N2 Certificate or Higher
For Boilermaker Plater applicants, your subjects must include:

  • Plating & Structural Steelwork
  • Welders Theory
  • Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings

For Electrical applicants, your subjects must include:

  • Electrical Trade Theory
  • Electrotechnology or Electrotechnics
  • Industrial Electronics or Engineering Drawings

Option 3: NCV Level 4 Qualification

  • All subjects must be passed with at least 40% in a relevant trade.

Important Documents Needed for Your Application

Make sure you have all the required documents ready before you apply. Missing documents could disqualify your application. You will need to upload:

  1. A detailed CV
  2. Certified copies of your qualifications
  3. Certified copy of your South African ID
  4. Proof of residence (host community applicants must ensure it’s stamped by a tribal office or municipality)

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered, so check everything carefully before submitting.


Why This Learnership is a Game Changer

Joining the Valterra Platinum Learnership Programme comes with many benefits, including:

  • Structured training both in the classroom and on the job
  • A recognized Artisan qualification once you successfully complete the programme
  • Competitive, market-related rewards and recognition
  • Opportunities for career growth and development within the company
  • A safe and inclusive working environment that values diversity and teamwork

This programme is not just about learning; it’s about shaping your future and opening doors to long-term career opportunities in engineering and mining.


How to Apply for the Valterra Platinum Learnership 2025

Applying is simple and completely online.

  • Step 1: Visit the official careers page at www.valterraplatinum.com/careers
  • Step 2: Upload all the required documents
  • Step 3: Submit your completed application before the closing date

Why You Should Apply Now

The engineering and mining sector offers endless career opportunities, but it’s also highly competitive. Getting into a structured learnership like this one gives you a head start with real work experience, a recognized qualification, and the chance to grow within a respected company like Valterra Platinum.

With only three positions available, the demand will be high, so make sure you apply well before the 22 November 2025 deadline.

This could be the first step toward a successful and secure future in engineering. Don’t delay—prepare your documents and apply today!

Published by
Ronald Williams

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