The Engineering Cadet Training Programme at Valterra Platinum’s Amandelbult Complex is a contract opportunity for eligible applicants aged 18 to 35. It is based in Thabazimbi, Limpopo, and is aimed at people with no previous mining work experience.
Before applying, check your qualification, the documents required for your application and whether the host community or employee beneficiary requirements apply to you. The advert states that applications without the relevant supporting documents will not be considered. The closing date is 03 October 2026. Please see section 5 to apply.
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1. About the Engineering Cadet Training Programme
Valterra Platinum is accepting applications for its Engineering Cadet Training Programme at the Amandelbult Complex in Thabazimbi, Limpopo. The advert describes it as a contract opportunity in the engineering discipline.
Valterra Platinum produces platinum group metals, often called PGMs. Its work covers several stages, from mining and processing to refining and marketing. The company says it offers opportunities for learning and development and places a strong emphasis on safe operations.
The advert does not specify the engineering trades, the length of the cadet programme or the number of places available. It says the number of candidates recruited will be determined by the Social Labour Plan and the community allocation set by the Social Performance Department. Applicants should therefore use the official job advert for any further programme details made available during the application process.
2. Who can apply?
To qualify for the intake, applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old and have no previous mining work experience. They must also meet one of the stated education requirements:
- Grade 12: The advert asks for a Matric certificate with Mathematics and Natural Science.
- N3: Applicants may instead have an N3 qualification with four trade-specific subjects.
Applicants must also undergo an underground medical fitness assessment. The advert lists this as a requirement for consideration. It does not provide further details about when the assessment takes place.
Check the qualification you intend to use before starting your application. If you have an N3 certificate, make sure the subjects shown on your documents are relevant to the trade requirements stated in the official advert. Uploading a clear copy of your qualification will help Valterra Platinum assess whether you meet the entry requirements.
3. Host communities and employee beneficiaries
The advert names the following host community clusters:
- Mantserre
- Bakgatla Ba Kgafela
- Baphalane Ba Ramokoka
- Thabazimbi
- Mogwase
If you are applying as a resident of a host community, you must include proof of residence stamped by the relevant tribal office or municipality. Check that both your details and the stamp can be read clearly on the copy you submit.
The advert also describes an employee beneficiary as a family member who is financially dependent on an employee. It says beneficiaries must be registered with the employee’s pension or provident fund and recorded on the employee information system, Navigator+. Examples given include a spouse or partner, children, parents, brothers and sisters.
Applicants applying as beneficiaries must include confirmation of dependence from the permanent employee. If the applicant and employee have different surnames, the advert says an affidavit must be provided. These documents apply to beneficiary applications; host community residents have the separate proof-of-residence requirement described above.
4. Documents needed for your application
Prepare your supporting documents before completing the online form. According to the advert, applications must contain:
- A CV with contact details and an email address. Use an email address you can access and check that your phone number is correct.
- A SAPS-certified copy of your ID. Make sure the copy is complete and readable.
- A SAPS-certified copy of your qualification. Submit the Grade 12 or N certificate relevant to your application.
- Stamped proof of residence, if you are a host community resident. The stamp must be from the relevant tribal office or municipality.
- Confirmation of dependence, if you are applying as an employee beneficiary. Include an affidavit if your surname differs from the employee’s surname.
Only include the additional documents that apply to your situation, but do not leave out a document the advert requires for your application category. Valterra Platinum states that CVs without the relevant supporting documents will not be considered.
A final review can prevent a simple omission. Open each file after uploading it, check that every page is visible and confirm that you have attached the correct documents to the application.
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5. How to apply
Complete the online application form through the Valterra Platinum Official Careers Portal below:
Apply for the Valterra Platinum Engineering Cadet Training Programme
For assistance or any queries with your application, please contact:
Valterra Platinum Hub
3118 Caley Street, Office Park, Office No. 9
Northam, 0360
Email: valterrahubamb.mtm@valterraplatinum.com
The closing date is 03 October 2026. Allow time to gather certified copies and, if required, stamped proof of residence or beneficiary documents before submitting your application.
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6. Frequently asked questions
Where is the opportunity based?
The Engineering Cadet Training Programme is listed for the Amandelbult Complex in Thabazimbi, Limpopo.
Can someone with previous mining experience apply?
The advert requires applicants to have no prior mining work experience.
Is Grade 12 the only accepted qualification?
No. The advert lists Grade 12 with Mathematics and Natural Science, or N3 with four trade-specific subjects.
Does every applicant need stamped proof of residence?
The advert specifically requires stamped proof of residence from applicants who are residents of host communities.
How many cadets will be selected?
The advert does not give a fixed number. It says recruitment will depend on the Social Labour Plan and the community allocation determined by the Social Performance Department.
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