Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnerships 2026: 16 Artisan Opportunities in Rustenburg

Valterra Platinum is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for its 2026 Engineering Learnership Programme. This opportunity offers 16 artisan positions in Rustenburg, North West, for individuals looking to gain workplace experience and obtain a nationally recognised qualification. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.

Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Location: Rustenburg Process – PMR, BMR, Convertor Plant and Waterval Smelters, North West, South Africa
Programme Duration: Not specified
Stipend: Not specified
Minimum Qualification: Matric or N2 with specific subjects, or NCV Level 4

About the Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme 2026

The Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2 – Unemployed) is designed to equip unemployed candidates with essential technical knowledge and practical skills. This programme offers a structured learning experience, combining off-the-job training with hands-on workplace experience within the mining and platinum group metals industry. Successful completion leads to a nationally recognised Artisan qualification, opening doors to skilled artisan careers.

A total of 16 learnership opportunities are available across Valterra Platinum’s Rustenburg Process operations, including positions at PMR, BMR, Convertor Plant, and Waterval Smelters.

About Valterra Platinum

Valterra Platinum, formerly known as Anglo American Platinum, is a significant producer of platinum group metals. The company operates integrated mining, smelting, and refining facilities in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Following its demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum now operates as an independent, publicly listed company on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges. Its operations span various stages of the platinum group metals value chain.

Available Engineering Learnerships

Valterra Platinum is offering 16 learnership positions across several artisan trades. The available opportunities are:

• Fitter – 5 positions
• Boilermaker – 4 positions
• Rigger – 1 position
• Electrician – 4 positions
• Instrument Mechanician – 1 position
• Millwright – 1 position

Specific allocations are made to different sites within the Rustenburg Process operations. For example, PMR has openings for Fitters, Boilermakers, Electricians, and Instrument Mechanicians, while BMR offers Fitter, Boilermaker, Electrician, and Millwright roles. The Convertor Plant has positions for Fitters, Boilermakers, and Electricians, and Waterval Smelters is looking for Fitters, Boilermakers, Riggers, and Electricians.

What the Learnership Offers

This learnership programme provides a comprehensive development path for aspiring artisans. Successful candidates will benefit from:

• Structured off-the-job technical training.
• Practical workplace experience within a leading mining and metals company.
• The opportunity to earn a nationally recognised Artisan qualification upon completion.
• Exposure to skilled artisan careers in engineering, mining, processing, and smelting.

This programme is ideal for individuals seeking to build a solid foundation for a career in the industrial sector.

Programme Duration and Location

The learnership programme is based in Rustenburg, North West, South Africa, across various operational sites including PMR, BMR, Convertor Plant, and Waterval Smelters. The specific duration of the learnership programme was not specified in the provided information.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for these learnership opportunities, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• South African Citizenship
• Matric or Technical Matric with a minimum of 40% in Mathematics, 40% in Physical Science, and 40% in English. Mathematical Literacy is not accepted as a substitute for Mathematics.
• N2 Qualification or higher, with the specific subjects required for the chosen trade.
• NCV Level 4 Qualification in the relevant trade, with all applicable subjects passed at a minimum of 40%.

Specific subject requirements for each trade are detailed below:

Boilermaker Requirements

• N2 subjects: Plating & Structural Steelwork or Welders Theory; Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings; Mathematics; and Engineering Science.

Millwright Requirements

• N2 subjects: Electrical Trade Theory, Electrotechnology or Electrotechnics; Fitting Trade Theory or Mechanotechnology; Industrial Electronics or Engineering Drawings; Mathematics; and Engineering Science.

Electrician Requirements

• N2 subjects: Electrical Trade Theory, Electrotechnology or Electrotechnics; Industrial Electronics or Engineering Drawings; Mathematics; and Engineering Science.

Mechanical Fitter Requirements

• N2 subjects: Fitting Trade Theory, Mechanotechnology or Mechanotechnics; Engineering Drawings or Draughting; Mathematics; and Engineering Science.

Instrument Mechanician Requirements

• N2 subjects: Instrument Trade Theory or Industrial Instrument; Industrial Electronics; Mathematics; and Engineering Science.

Rigger Requirements