Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme 2027 – Amandelbult
Are you an unemployed South African looking to build a career in engineering, mining or the skilled artisan trades? Valterra Platinum is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for its Engineering Learnership Programme 2027 at Amandelbult.
The programme is aimed at unemployed candidates under the 18.2 Unemployed category and provides an opportunity to gain structured technical training together with practical workplace experience. Successful learners can work towards a nationally recognised Artisan Trade Test qualification, making this an important opportunity for individuals who want to establish themselves in the engineering and mining sectors.
About Valterra Platinum
Valterra Platinum, formerly known as Anglo American Platinum, is a major producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
The company focuses on operational excellence, sustainability, safety and long-term value creation across the PGM value chain. The Engineering Learnership Programme gives aspiring artisans an opportunity to develop technical knowledge and gain exposure to a professional mining environment.
Programme Details
Company: Valterra Platinum
Programme: Engineering Learnership Programme 2027
Category: 18.2 Unemployed
Business Entity: Africa – Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)
Location: Amandelbult Operations, South Africa
Programme Area: Engineering
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Engineering Learnership Opportunities
Valterra Platinum has several engineering disciplines available for the 2027 intake:
- Electrician: 2 positions
- Boilermaker: 3 positions
- Mechanical Fitter: 4 positions
- Diesel Mechanic: 4 positions
- Measurement Control & Instrumentation: 1 position
- Auto Electrical: 1 position
- Millwright: 2 positions
- Rigger: 2 positions
These opportunities provide candidates with the chance to develop trade-specific knowledge and practical skills relevant to the mining and engineering industry.
What the Programme Offers
The Engineering Learnership Programme combines institutional training with workplace-based training. This approach allows learners to strengthen their theoretical knowledge while gaining practical exposure to engineering activities in an operational mining environment.
The programme is particularly suitable for candidates who enjoy technical work, problem-solving, machinery, engineering systems and hands-on learning.
Upon successful completion, learners can obtain a nationally recognised Artisan Trade Test qualification, providing a foundation for pursuing future opportunities as qualified artisans.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the academic requirements specified for the programme.
Candidates must have:
- Matric/Grade 12 with Mathematics, not Mathematics Literacy.
- Physical Science.
- English.
- Mathematics, Physical Science and English must each have a minimum 40% pass.
- N2 or higher, with all four required subjects passed, including Mathematics and Engineering Science, according to the relevant trade requirements.
Applicants may alternatively qualify with an NCV Level 4 in the appropriate trade, with all subjects passed at a minimum 40%.
Trade-Specific Requirements
Because the programme covers several different engineering disciplines, applicants must have the relevant technical subjects for their chosen trade.
Boilermaker
Applicants should have:
- Plating/Welders Theory
- Plating Structural and Steelwork Drawings
Electrician
Applicants should have:
- Electrical Trade Theory
- Industrial Electronics, or
- Engineering Drawings
Diesel Mechanic
Applicants should have:
- Diesel or Motor Trade Theory
- Engineering Drawings
Mechanical Fitter
Applicants should have:
- Fitting Trade Theory
- Engineering Drawings
Measurement Control & Instrumentation
Applicants should have:
- Instrument Trade Theory
- Industrial Electronics
Auto Electrician
Applicants should have:
- Motor Electrical Trade Theory
- Industrial Electronics
Millwright
Applicants should have:
- Electrical and Fitting Trade Theories
- Engineering Drawings or Industrial Electronics
Rigger
Applicants should have:
- Rigger Trade Theory
- Engineering Theory
Required Documents
Applicants must make sure that all required supporting documentation is included with their online application.
You should prepare:
- An updated CV.
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications.
- A copy of your South African ID.
- Proof of residence for applicants from host communities.
Valterra Platinum states that applications from host communities must include proof of residence stamped by the relevant tribal office or municipality. The company also warns that incomplete applications may be declined.
Preference for Host Communities
Applicants from communities that host the relevant mining operations are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to relevant applications from host communities, according to the official advertisement.
Candidates who qualify under this preference should ensure that their proof of residence is correctly prepared and uploaded with their application.
Why Apply for This Learnership?
The Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme can provide valuable benefits for candidates who want to enter the skilled trades.
Learners can gain:
- Practical workplace experience.
- Structured technical training.
- Exposure to a professional mining environment.
- Trade-specific engineering knowledge.
- Experience working alongside experienced professionals.
- An opportunity to work towards an Artisan Trade Test qualification.
- Valuable skills that can improve future employment prospects.
For unemployed young people with the required academic and technical qualifications, the programme can provide a pathway towards a career in engineering, maintenance and mining.
How to Apply
Applications must be completed online through the Valterra Platinum recruitment advertisement.
Before applying, make sure that you:
- Prepare an updated CV.
- Gather certified copies of your relevant qualifications.
- Prepare a copy of your South African ID.
- Obtain proof of residence if you are applying from a host community.
- Select the engineering discipline that matches your qualifications.
- Complete the online application form accurately.
- Upload all required documents.
- Check that your application is complete before submitting it.
Valterra Platinum indicates that applications are being reviewed as they are received and that incomplete applications may be declined.
Official application: Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme 2027 – Amandelbult
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 31 August 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that all supporting documents are included.
Important Notice to Applicants
Applicants should carefully check that they meet the academic and trade-specific requirements before submitting their applications. Make sure your documents are clear, valid and properly uploaded.
The application process is online, and candidates should be cautious of anyone asking for money in exchange for recruitment or placement. Use the official Valterra Platinum recruitment platform when submitting your application.
Final Thoughts
The Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme 2027 at Amandelbult offers unemployed candidates with suitable Mathematics, Physical Science, N2 or NCV qualifications an opportunity to gain practical engineering experience while developing the skills needed for an artisan career.
With opportunities available in Electrical, Boilermaking, Mechanical Fitting, Diesel Mechanics, Instrumentation, Auto Electrical, Millwright and Rigging, applicants have several technical career paths to consider.
If you meet the requirements, prepare your documents carefully and submit your application before 31 August 2026.
Apply online: Engineering Learnership Programme 2027 Amandelbult – Official Valterra Platinum Advert