ArcelorMittal: Production Learnerships 2026

About ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company, supplying steel products used in construction, automotive manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and household appliances. Headquartered in Luxembourg, ArcelorMittal operates in more than 60 countries, with major production facilities across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

In South Africa, ArcelorMittal plays a critical role in supporting industrial development and infrastructure growth, producing flat and long steel products for both local and international markets. The company is committed to innovation, safety, sustainability, and skills development, with a strong focus on reducing carbon emissions and advancing responsible steel production. ArcelorMittal is also known for investing in talent development, making it a prominent employer for graduates and professionals in engineering, manufacturing, and business fields.

About the ArcelorMittal Learnership

ArcelorMittal South Africa is offering training opportunities to individuals in possession of Grade 12 certificates to be trained as process operators at Vanderbijlpark. Successful candidates will enter a 36-month Learnership Agreement, focusing on the steel manufacturing process.

The training program is based on a structured outcome-based approach which includes institutional and on the job training.  Regular assessment and progress monitoring will form an integral part of the learnership program.

Learnership Entry Requirements

A complete Grade 12 qualification with the following minimum criteria:

• English 45%
• Mathematics 40% or Mathematics Literacy 50%