Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations across South Africa and Zimbabwe. Now an independent, publicly listed company on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges, we are building our future on operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term value creation.
If you’re a bold thinker, a problem solver, or a curious mind ready to grow, learn, and make a real impact, this is your moment.
Valterra Platinum is inviting applications for an Engineering Learnership Programme (18.2 – Unemployed) at our Rustenburg Process operations — PMR, BMR, Convertor Plant, and Waterval Smelters. This is a hands-on opportunity to build technical skills and work toward a nationally recognised Artisan qualification.
Learnership opportunities available:
- Fitter — 5 positions
- Boilermaker — 4 positions
- Rigger — 1 position
- Electrician — 4 positions
- Instrument Mechanician — 1 position
- Millwright — 1 position
Positions are split across PMR, BMR, Convertor Plant, and Waterval Smelters — full breakdown available on application.
What the programme offers:
- Structured off-the-job and workplace training
- A nationally recognised Artisan qualification on successful completion
Minimum entry requirements:
Matric or Technical Matric with Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy), Physical Science, and English — all with a minimum 40% pass — OR N2 or higher with all subjects matching the discipline requirements below:
- Boilermaker/Welder: Plating & Structural Steelwork or Welders Theory, Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings, Mathematics, Engineering Science
- Millwright: Electrical Trade Theory/Electrotechnology/Electrotechnics, Fitting Trade Theory/Mechanotechnology, Industrial Electronics or Engineering Drawings, Mathematics, Engineering Science
- Electrician: Electrical Trade Theory/Electrotechnology/Electrotechnics, Industrial Electronics or Engineering Drawings, Mathematics, Engineering Science
- Mechanical Fitter: Fitting Trade Theory/Mechanotechnology/Mechanotechnics, Engineering Drawings/Draughting, Mathematics, Engineering Science
- Instrument Mechanician: Instrument Trade Theory/Industrial Instrument, Industrial Electronics, Mathematics, Engineering Science
- Rigger: Rigging Trade Theory, Engineering Drawings/Draughting, Mathematics, Engineering Science
- NCV Level 4 in the appropriate trade, all subjects passed with a minimum 40%
Required documents:
- CV
- Certified copies of all relevant qualifications
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Applicants from host communities: proof of residence stamped by the relevant tribal office or municipality
All documents may be uploaded as a single file. First preference will be given to qualifying applicants from host communities.
What we offer:
Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment; market-aligned reward and recognition; genuine opportunities for learning, development, and progression; a diverse and inclusive culture; and an unwavering commitment to safe operations.
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer, committed to an inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace for every colleague, with zero tolerance for harassment, bullying, or gender-based violence.
Closing date: 30 September 2026
Applications are reviewed as they’re received — incomplete submissions will unfortunately be declined, so apply early.