Valterra Platinum Mine Learnership Opportunities 2026

About Valterra Platinum Mine

Valterra Platinum Mine is a mining operation in South Africa focused on the extraction and production of platinum group metals (PGMs), which are essential for industries such as automotive manufacturing, jewellery, and advanced technologies. The mine operates within the country’s well-established mining sector and contributes to economic development through job creation, skills development, and responsible mining practices.

About the Learnership

Valterra Platinum is inviting applications for an Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2- Unemployed) - a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, expand your technical knowledge, and explore the exciting world of engineering within the mining industry.

What the Programme Offers

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact. We offer:  

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.  
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.  
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.  
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.  
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.  

Below are the exciting opportunities available

• Learnership - Electrician
• Learnership - Boilermaker
• Learnership - Mechanical Fitter
• Learnership - Diesel Mechanic 
• Learnership - Measurement Control & Instrumentation
• Learnership - Auto Electrical 
• Learnership - Millwright 

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric with Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy), Physical Science and English (all with minimum 40% pass)

OR

• N3 or higher with all subjects as per the specific Discipline requirements below:

1. Boilermaker: Plating/ Welders Theory and Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings.
2. Electrical: Electrical Trade Theory and Industrial Electronics, or Engineering Drawings.
3. Diesel Mechanic: Diesel or Motor Trade Theory and Engineering Drawings
4. Mechanical Fitter: Fitting Trade Theory and Engineering Drawings.
5. Instrument Mechanician: Instrument Trade Theory and Industrial Electronics
6. Auto Electrician: Motor Electrical Trade Theory and Industrial Electronics.
7. Millwright: Electrical and Fitting Trade Theories, Engineering Drawings or Industrial Electronics

OR

• NCV Level - 4 in appropriate trade with all subjects passed with a minimum 40% pass