The Engineering learnership programme at Valterra Platinum offers 16 places across six trades at its Rustenburg Process operations. It is aimed at unemployed applicants who want to train toward an artisan qualification while gaining experience in a working mining and processing environment.
Applications close on 30 September 2026. If you are interested, here is all you need to know about the learnership. An incomplete application may be declined. See section 5 to apply.
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1. About the Engineering Learnership Programme
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, produces platinum group metals through mining, smelting and refining operations. Its Rustenburg Process Engineering Learnership Programme combines training away from the job with practical training in the workplace.
This is an 18.2 learnership for unemployed applicants. Successful completion leads to a nationally recognised artisan qualification. The programme gives learners a route to develop trade skills, but completing it should not be taken as a guarantee of a permanent job.
The training locations listed in the advert are PMR, BMR, Convertor Plant (CP) and Waterval Smelters (WVS). Although the advert also displays a Johannesburg street address, it identifies Rustenburg Process as the location of these opportunities. Applicants should use the location shown on the online application for the specific post they select.
2. Available Learnerships and Locations
There are 16 places across the four operations. The table below shows where each trade is available.
| Location | Trade available | Number of positions |
|---|---|---|
| PMR | Fitter | 1 |
| PMR | Boilermaker | 1 |
| PMR | Electrician | 1 |
| PMR | Instrument Mechanician | 1 |
| BMR | Fitter | 2 |
| BMR | Boilermaker | 1 |
| BMR | Electrician | 1 |
| BMR | Millwright | 1 |
| Convertor Plant (CP) | Fitter | 1 |
| Convertor Plant (CP) | Boilermaker | 1 |
| Convertor Plant (CP) | Electrician | 1 |
| Waterval Smelters (WVS) | Fitter | 1 |
| Waterval Smelters (WVS) | Boilermaker | 1 |
| Waterval Smelters (WVS) | Rigger | 1 |
| Waterval Smelters (WVS) | Electrician | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
Fitters, boilermakers and electricians have places at more than one operation. The Rigger place is at Waterval Smelters, the Instrument Mechanician place is at PMR, and the Millwright place is at BMR. Check the trade and operation carefully when choosing which opportunity to apply for.
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3. Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants need one of the following educational routes:
1. Matric or Technical Matric Subjects: Mathematics, Physical Science and English, each with a mark of at least 40%, or
2. N2 or higher with all subjects as per the specific discipline requirements below:
- Boilermaker: Plating & Structural Steelwork or Welders Theory, Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings, Mathematics and Engineering Science.
- Welder: Plating & Structural Steelwork/ Welders Theory and Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings, Mathematics and Engineering Science.
- Millwright: Electrical Trade Theory or Electrotechnology or Electrotechnics, Fitting Trade Theory / Mechanotechnology, Industrial Electronics, or Engineering Drawings, Mathematics and Engineering Science.
- Electrician: Electrical Trade Theory or Electrotechnology or Electrotechnics, Industrial Electronics, or Engineering Drawings, Mathematics and Engineering Science.
- Mechanical Fitter: Fitting Trade Theory or Mechanotechnology or Mechanotechnics, Engineering Drawings/Draughting, Mathematics and Engineering Science.
- Instrument Mechanician: Instrument Trade Theory or Industrial Instrument,Industrial Electronics, Mathematics and Engineering Science.
- Rigger: Rigging trade theory, Engineering Drawings/ Draughting, Mathematics and engineering science
- NCV Level 4: An appropriate trade qualification with all subjects passed at a minimum of 40%.
4. Documents You Need
Prepare these documents before starting the online form:
- Your current CV.
- Certified copies of your relevant qualifications.
- A copy of your South African ID.
- If you are from a host community: proof of residence stamped by the relevant tribal office or municipality.
Valterra Platinum says that applications from host communities must include the specified stamped proof of residence. It also states that first preference will be given to relevant applications from host communities.
The advert says the required documents may be attached as one document. If you combine them, check that every page is included and easy to read. A clear file name can also help you identify the correct upload when completing the form.
5. How to Apply Online
Interested applicants should submit their application online on Valtera Platinums’ Official Careers Platform below:
Appy For The Valterra Platinum Engineering Leanership
- Review the trade, operation and entry requirements that apply to you.
- Complete the online application form through the advert.
- Upload your CV, qualifications, ID copy and, where required, stamped proof of residence.
- Check your details and attachments before submitting.
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The closing date is 30 September 2026. Valterra Platinum says it reviews applications as they arrive and that incomplete applications will be declined. Give yourself time to check your submission, especially the qualification documents and any required proof of residence.
6. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply with Mathematical Literacy?
The Matric route specifically requires Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy, alongside Physical Science and English.
Do I need work experience?
The supplied advert does not list previous work experience as a minimum requirement. It describes the programme as an opportunity for unemployed applicants to receive training.
Will I qualify as an artisan?
The advert states that successful completion of the learnership results in a nationally recognised artisan qualification. You would need to complete the programme’s training and requirements.
Does every trade have places at every operation?
No. Use the table above to see where each trade is offered.
Where will the learnership take place?
The programme location stated in the advert is Rustenburg Process, covering PMR, BMR, Convertor Plant and Waterval Smelters. Confirm the location attached to your chosen opportunity on the official application page.
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