Mining Learnerships in South Africa (2026)
Mining learnerships are excellent opportunities for unemployed youth and school leavers who want to build careers in the mining and engineering industry. These programmes combine classroom learning with practical workplace training and often lead to nationally recognised qualifications through the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA).
Many mining companies in South Africa offer learnerships in fields such as:
- Mining Operations
- Electrical Engineering
- Boilermaking
- Fitting and Turning
- Rigging
- Diesel Mechanics
- Mineral Processing
- Safety and Environmental Management
Popular Mining Companies Offering Learnerships
Sibanye-Stillwater
Sibanye-Stillwater regularly offers mining and engineering learnerships for unemployed youth. Current programmes include Learner Miner and Engineering Apprenticeships.
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Sibanye-Stillwater Careers
Exxaro
Exxaro offers engineering learnerships in electrical, fitting, and boilermaker trades through its mining operations.
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Exxaro Careers
Assmang
Assmang provides MQA-accredited engineering learnerships at Black Rock Mine in the Northern Cape. Trades include Fitter and Rigger learnerships.
Official Website:
Assmang Careers
Glencore
Glencore offers engineering and artisan learnership programmes at various mining operations in South Africa.
Official Website:
Glencore Careers
United Manganese of Kalahari
UMK offers Mining and Mineral Processing Learnerships aimed at unemployed youth in mining communities.
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UMK Official Website
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine offers engineering learnerships such as Electrician training programmes.
Official Website:
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Careers
Requirements for Mining Learnerships
Requirements may differ depending on the programme, but most companies require:
- South African ID
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Mathematics and Physical Science (for engineering trades)
- N2 qualification for artisan learnerships
- Medical fitness for mining work
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to work underground or in mining environments
Documents Needed to Apply
Prepare these documents before applying:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- N2/N3 certificates (if applicable)
- Proof of residence
- Driver’s license (if required)
Useful Learnership Websites
You can also search for the latest mining learnerships on these websites:
Mining learnerships are highly competitive, so it’s important to apply early and ensure all documents are correctly certified and uploaded.
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