
Valterra Platinum invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2 – Unemployed) at Mototolo Mine. The closing date for applications is 24 February 2026. This programme offers entry-level candidates a rare opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience while working toward a nationally recognised Artisan qualification.
This learnership is aimed at young South Africans who are passionate about engineering, problem-solving, and building a future in the mining and technical industries. If you have the right subjects, the right attitude, and the hunger to learn, this could be the opportunity that changes your life.
Breaking into engineering without experience can feel impossible. This programme was designed to remove that barrier. Valterra Platinum is offering structured training that blends classroom learning with real workplace exposure inside an active mining operation.
Learners will not only study engineering theory but will also apply what they learn in real-life situations. This means gaining experience with tools, systems, safety standards, and daily engineering operations in one of South Africa’s most important mining environments.
On successful completion, learners will qualify as Artisans, a skill that is highly respected and in demand across the country.
Valterra Platinum, previously known as Anglo American Platinum, is a leading producer of platinum group metals (PGMs). The company operates across the full value chain, including mining, smelting, and refining, and supplies global markets.
Now operating as an independent, publicly listed company, Valterra Platinum is focused on long-term growth, sustainability, safety, and value creation. The company believes in leading with purpose and investing in people to build a stronger future for communities and the country.
The Engineering Learnership Programme offers training in the following trades:
Each trade follows a structured learning path aligned with national standards.
This programme is carefully structured to ensure learners gain real skills that employers value.
Learners will receive:
This learnership is designed for serious candidates who are committed to learning and completing the programme successfully.
To qualify for this learnership, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
All applications must include the following documents:
All documents may be combined into one upload. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from host communities.
Learners who join Valterra Platinum become part of a professional, values-driven organisation.
The company offers:
Valterra Platinum has zero tolerance for bullying, harassment, or any form of dignity harm. Every learner is expected to uphold these values both inside and outside the workplace.
This learnership is more than training. It is a gateway into a respected engineering career. Skilled artisans are always in demand, and completing this programme can open doors across mining, construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.
If you are disciplined, motivated, and ready to commit to a challenging but rewarding journey, this opportunity is worth applying for.
Complete the online application form linked to this job advert and upload all required documents before the closing date.
Applications close on 24 February 2026.
Apply early to avoid missing out on this life-changing opportunity.
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