Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme 2026 – Mining & Technical Trades (Amandelbult)

Valterra Platinum (formerly Anglo American Platinum) is offering an Engineering Learnership Programme 2026 at its Amandelbult Mine, Thabazimbi. This technical learnership provides unemployed candidates with structured training and on-the-job experience across various engineering trades within the mining sector. Learners will gain practical skills, trade theory application, and workplace exposure while progressing toward recognized artisan competencies. First preference is given to applications from host communities.

Salary (Market-Researched):

Minimum: R5,500 per month (estimated learnership stipend)

Maximum: R9,000 per month (estimated learnership stipend)

(The employer does not publish an official stipend; ranges reflect typical mining learnership support packages in South Africa.)

Available Disciplines:

Electrician

Boilermaker

Mechanical Fitter

Diesel Mechanic

Measurement Control & Instrumentation

Auto Electrical

Millwright

Location: Amandelbult Mine, Thabazimbi, Limpopo Province, South Africa Closing Date: 25 February 2026

How to Apply:

Apply online via the Valterra Platinum/Anglo American careers portal — submit your CV, certified qualification copies, and ID as part of your application. Early and complete submissions are strongly encouraged; incomplete applications are declined.

This learnership is ideal for unemployed South Africans seeking to build a career in technical mining trades through workplace training aligned with national artisan pathways.

• Matric with Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy), Physical Science, and English (each with at least 40% pass) or
• N2 or higher qualification with relevant subjects including Engineering Science and Trade Theory, dependent on discipline: electrician, boilermaker, diesel mechanic, mechanical fitter, auto electrician, instrument mechanic, millwright per specific trade requirements
• Applicants should provide a CV, certified copies of qualifications, and South African ID
• Proof of residence (e.g., host community documentation) is required for local preference applications