Applicants are invited to apply for the Engineering Learnership Programme – Welder
Valterra Platinum is inviting motivated and ambitious individuals to apply for its Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2 – Unemployed). This programme is designed to help individuals develop technical skills while gaining valuable workplace experience in the mining and engineering sector.
This opportunity allows candidates to combine structured theoretical training with practical workplace exposure, enabling them to build the knowledge and skills required to become qualified artisans. Participants will gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic industrial environment.
The learnership will be hosted at the Rustenburg Process operations located in Rustenburg.
If you are eager to learn, enjoy working with tools and machinery, and want to build a career in engineering, this programme could be the ideal starting point.
Valterra Platinum is one of the world’s leading producers of platinum group metals (PGMs). The company operates integrated mining, smelting, and refining facilities in South Africa and Zimbabwe, supplying platinum group metals to global markets.
The organisation was previously known as Anglo American Platinum and became an independent company following its demerger from Anglo American plc.
Today, the company is publicly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.
As an independent company, Valterra Platinum is focused on strengthening its capabilities across the entire platinum group metals value chain, from mining operations to global metal markets. The company continues to pursue a strategy built on operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term value creation.
Its purpose, “Unearth Value to Better Our World,” reflects its commitment to responsible mining, community development, and sustainable business practices.
The Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2 – Unemployed) provides individuals with an opportunity to gain structured technical training and practical workplace experience in the engineering field.
Participants will develop both technical knowledge and hands-on practical skills while working in a real mining environment. This approach allows learners to understand how engineering systems operate within large-scale industrial facilities.
The programme is designed to prepare learners for careers as qualified artisans, which are highly valued in industries such as mining, construction, engineering, and manufacturing.
The following learnership opportunity is currently available:
A Welder is a skilled artisan responsible for joining metal components together using specialised equipment and techniques. Welding is an essential skill in the mining and engineering industries, as it is required for the construction, maintenance, and repair of industrial structures and machinery.
During the learnership programme, participants will gain practical experience in areas such as:
Performing different welding techniques and processes
Fabricating and repairing metal structures
Working with plating and structural steel components
Interpreting technical drawings and fabrication diagrams
Inspecting welded joints for quality and safety standards
Maintaining welding equipment and tools
Following strict health and safety procedures within industrial environments
Welders play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity, durability, and safety of mining equipment and industrial infrastructure.
Successful candidates selected for the programme will benefit from a structured learning environment designed to develop both technical expertise and professional workplace skills.
The programme includes:
Structured off-the-job technical training
Workplace-based practical training
Mentorship from experienced technical professionals
Exposure to real engineering and mining operations
Opportunities to develop industry-relevant technical skills
Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will receive a nationally recognised Artisan qualification, which can open doors to a wide range of career opportunities within engineering and industrial sectors.
Applicants must meet one of the following academic requirements to be considered for the programme.
Grade 12 (Matric) with the following subjects:
Mathematics (Mathematics Literacy will not be accepted)
Physical Science
English
All subjects must be passed with a minimum of 40%.
Applicants may also qualify with an N2 qualification or higher, which must include the following subjects:
Plating & Structural Steelwork or Welders Theory
Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings
Mathematics
Engineering Science
NCV Level 4 in the appropriate trade
All subjects must be passed with a minimum of 40%
Applicants must ensure that their application includes the following documents:
An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Certified copies of all relevant qualifications
A copy of a valid South African Identity Document
Proof of residence for applicants from host communities
Applicants from host communities must ensure that their proof of residence includes a stamp from the relevant tribal authority or municipality.
Candidates experiencing difficulty uploading multiple files are encouraged to combine all required documents into one single document before submitting their application.
Incomplete applications may unfortunately not be considered due to the high volume of submissions received.
First preference will be given to qualified applicants from host communities located near the company’s operations.
Applicants from host communities must ensure that their applications include valid proof of residence confirming their location.
Working at Valterra Platinum means becoming part of a team that is committed to innovation, safety, and operational excellence.
Employees benefit from a professional environment that encourages continuous learning and personal growth.
The company offers:
Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment
Market-aligned reward and recognition
Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression
A workplace culture that values diversity and innovation
A strong commitment to safe and responsible operations
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
The organisation actively promotes equality and ensures that all employees are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Valterra Platinum maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward dignity harms, including:
Gender-based violence
Bullying
Workplace harassment
Victimisation
