Boilermaking remains an important artisan trade across South Africa’s mining and heavy-industrial sectors, where fabricated steel structures, components and equipment form part of demanding operational environments. For school leavers interested in developing practical technical skills, a learnership can provide an entry point into the trade without requiring applicants to already be qualified artisans.

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is inviting applications for a Boilermaker Learnership at its operation in Limpopo. The mine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited, is situated approximately 60 kilometres from Lydenburg and 40 kilometres from Burgersfort. According to the supplied minimum educational requirements, candidates need Grade 12 with either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. N2, N3 and specific boilermaking trade subjects are not listed as minimum requirements in the information provided.

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Boilermaker Learnership: Quick Overview

• Company: Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine
• Parent company: Assore Limited
• Opportunity: Boilermaker Learnership
• Trade: Boilermaking
• Industry: Mining
• Province: Limpopo
• Location: Approximately 60 km from Lydenburg and 40 km from Burgersfort
• Minimum qualification: Grade 12
• Mathematics: Accepted
• Mathematical Literacy: Accepted
• N2/N3: Not listed as minimum requirements
• Trade Test: Not listed as an entry requirement
• Medical fitness: Required for successful appointment
• Assessments: Psychometric and other relevant assessments may be required
• Documents: Relevant SAPS-certified qualifications, certificates and licences
• Applications: Dwarsrivier Recruitment portal
• Closing date: Not supplied

About Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited and operates a chrome mine in Limpopo Province.

The company describes its operation as a world-class producer of chrome ore.

The successful Boilermaker Learnership applicant will report to the:

HRD Officer or nominee.

Candidates will be selected according to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure.

Where Is the Learnership Based?

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is situated in Limpopo Province, approximately:

60 kilometres from Lydenburg

and:

40 kilometres from Burgersfort.

Applicants should consider the location carefully before applying.

The supplied vacancy doesn’t state that accommodation, relocation assistance or transport will be provided. Candidates shouldn’t assume that any of these benefits are included unless confirmed by the mine.

Minimum Educational Requirements

The minimum educational requirement provided for the Boilermaker Learnership is:

Grade 12

with:

• Mathematics, or
• Mathematical Literacy

No minimum percentage is specified in the supplied requirements.

Is Mathematical Literacy Accepted?

Yes.

Dwarsrivier explicitly lists:

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.

This means candidates who completed Mathematical Literacy in Grade 12 shouldn’t automatically exclude themselves from applying.

Applicants also shouldn’t change the requirement to Pure Mathematics when the employer has specifically included Mathematical Literacy.

Is N2 Required for the Boilermaker Learnership?

Based on the supplied vacancy, N2 isn’t listed as a minimum requirement.

This is particularly important because many boilermaking apprenticeships elsewhere require an N2 or N3 engineering qualification.

Those requirements shouldn’t automatically be applied to this vacancy.

For this particular Dwarsrivier opportunity, the supplied minimum educational requirement is:

Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.

Is N3 Required?

N3 isn’t listed as a minimum requirement either.

Candidates who already hold an N2, N3 or another relevant technical qualification can include it on their CV, but it shouldn’t be presented as mandatory when Dwarsrivier hasn’t listed it as such.

Are Boilermaking Trade Subjects Required?

The supplied requirements don’t list subjects such as:

• Plating and Structural Steel Drawing
• Engineering Drawing
• Engineering Science
• Platers’ Theory
• Mechanotechnology

Applicants shouldn’t add these as compulsory requirements simply because they’re associated with boilermaking or other artisan-development programmes.

Candidates should assess themselves according to the requirements of this specific Dwarsrivier vacancy.

Is Physical Science Required?

Physical Science isn’t listed in the supplied minimum educational requirements.

Dwarsrivier specifically identifies:

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.

Candidates shouldn’t be told that Physical Science is compulsory when the employer hasn’t included it in the information supplied.

Do Applicants Need a Trade Test?

No trade test is listed as an entry requirement.

This is a:

Boilermaker Learnership

rather than a vacancy advertising for an already qualified Boilermaker.

Candidates shouldn’t confuse requirements for experienced artisan vacancies with the entry requirements for this development opportunity.

Medical Fitness Requirement

Successful appointment will be subject to the candidate being:

Certified medically fit

in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996.

Candidates progressing through the recruitment process should therefore be prepared to undergo the relevant medical fitness assessment.

Dwarsrivier Recruitment Process

Selection will take place according to the:

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure.

The company also states that strong consideration will be given to the candidate’s fit with:

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Values.

Applicants should therefore approach the application and any subsequent selection stages professionally.

Psychometric and Other Assessments

Candidates may be required to undergo:

• Psychometric assessments
• Other relevant assessments

These assessments may form part of the selection process.

Being shortlisted or invited to complete an assessment shouldn’t be interpreted as a guarantee of appointment.

CV Information Must Be Verifiable

Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate the information provided in their CVs.

Applicants should therefore make sure that everything submitted is accurate and supported by appropriate documentation.

This includes:

• Qualifications
• Academic results
• Certificates
• Licences, where applicable
• Training
• Employment history, where applicable

Candidates shouldn’t claim boilermaking, welding or fabrication qualifications that they haven’t actually completed.

SAPS-Certified Supporting Documents

Dwarsrivier specifically requires relevant qualifications, certificates and licences to be:

Certified by SAPS.

Applicants should follow this requirement carefully.

The mine warns that if a candidate fails to provide the required information or proof of qualifications according to the minimum requirements, the application:

Will not be considered.

Candidates should therefore check every attachment before submitting their application.

Criminal and Credit Checks

Dwarsrivier states that:

Criminal and credit checks may be conducted on the successful candidate.

Candidates should provide accurate information throughout the recruitment and verification process.

Employment Equity and Mining Charter

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine states that it is an:

Equal opportunity employer.

Due consideration will also be given in terms of the company’s:

• Employment Equity Plan
• Mining Charter objectives

These considerations form part of Dwarsrivier’s recruitment process.

Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted

Correspondence will be entered into with:

Shortlisted candidates only.

Applicants should therefore ensure that their CV contains accurate and current contact details.

No Late or Unsolicited Applications

Dwarsrivier states that:

No late or unsolicited applications will be considered.

The company also states that recruitment agency CVs won’t be accepted.

Candidates should use the official recruitment channel associated with the vacancy.

POPIA and Personal Information

By submitting a CV for this opportunity, applicants consent to the processing of their personal information for recruitment purposes.

Dwarsrivier states that personal information may also be shared with third parties where verification is required.

The company says applicant information will be kept confidential and used for its intended purpose.

Who Should Consider Applying?

The Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Boilermaker Learnership could be relevant to candidates who:

• Have completed Grade 12
• Passed Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
• Are interested in becoming Boilermakers
• Enjoy practical and technical work
• Are interested in fabrication and mechanical trades
• Want exposure to the mining industry
• Can provide the required SAPS-certified documentation
• Are prepared to undergo medical fitness assessment
• Are willing to undergo psychometric or other assessments if required
• Can verify the information provided in their CV
• Are prepared for a mining environment
• Meet Dwarsrivier’s official recruitment requirements

Thabang’s Tip

Don’t copy the requirements from another Boilermaker apprenticeship and assume they apply here.

Many artisan programmes ask for N2/N3, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing or trade-specific theory. But none of those qualifications or subjects appears as a minimum requirement in the Dwarsrivier information supplied for this learnership.

The requirement provided is:

Grade 12 + Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy.

That means someone with Mathematical Literacy should not automatically disqualify themselves simply because they’re applying for a technical trade.

If you already have N2, N3, welding training, fabrication experience or relevant workshop practicals, include them on your CV because genuine additional technical exposure may strengthen your application. But don’t confuse something that could strengthen your application with something Dwarsrivier has made compulsory.

The other major issue is documentation. Dwarsrivier specifically requires relevant qualifications, certificates and licences to be certified by SAPS. The company also warns that applications without proof of the minimum qualifications won’t be considered.

Before submitting, compare your CV against your attachments and make sure every qualification you claim can be verified.

How to Apply for the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Boilermaker Learnership

Applications should be submitted through the official Dwarsrivier Recruitment portal:

Apply through Dwarsrivier Recruitment

Candidates should locate the Boilermaker Learnership and follow the instructions associated with that specific vacancy.

Prepare and attach all relevant:

• CV information
• SAPS-certified qualifications
• Academic results
• Certificates
• Licences, where applicable

Shortlisted candidates may subsequently be required to authenticate their information and undergo psychometric or other relevant assessments.

The supplied vacancy information doesn’t include a closing date, so one shouldn’t be invented.

For candidates with Grade 12 and either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Boilermaker Learnership provides an opportunity to pursue development in the boilermaking trade within a chrome-mining environment in Limpopo.

Closing Date: 24 September 2026

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