Learnership Welder
Company
Anglo American / De Beers Group
Location
Johannesburg
Job Type
Internship
Posted
12 hours ago
Via
Indeed
Job Description
Company Description
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo-American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.
Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.
Apply today and be a part of something bigger, your journey starts here.
Location: Rustenburg Process
Job Description
If you are energised by purpose and need the opportunity to shape the future, this is your moment.
Are you a bold thinker , a problem solver , or a curious mind eager to grow, learn, and make a real impact?
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.
Below is the exciting opportunities available:
• Learnership Welder x 1
What the Programme offers:
• Structured training that includes off- the-Job and workplace Training
• Successful completion of this Learnership programme will result in a nationally recognized Artisan qualification.
Qualifications
The following are the minimum entry requirements for the programme:
Minimum Entry Requirements
• Matric with Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy), Physical Science and English (all with minimum 40% pass), OR
• N2 or higher with all subjects as per the specific Discipline requirements below;
• Welder: Plating & Structural Steelwork/ Welders Theory and Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings, Mathematics and Engineering Science.
• NCV Level - 4 in appropriate trade with all subjects passed with a minimum 40% pass.
Applications MUST be accompanied by the following documents:
• Your CV
• Certified copies of all your relevant qualifications
• A copy of your South African ID.
• All CV’s from host communities must strictly come with a proof of residence with the stamp from the relevant tribal office or municipality.
Ensure all required documents are uploaded as part of your submission. The required documents may be attached as one document.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in and moving quickly to give candidates the best possible experience. Due to the volume of interest, incomplete applications will unfortunately be declined
First preference will be given to relevant applications from host communities.
Additional Information
What We Offer
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.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete the online application form available via this job advert. Ensure all required documents are uploaded as part of your submission.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in and moving quickly to give candidates the best possible experience. Due to the volume of interest, incomplete applications will unfortunately be declined.
Closing Date: 3 April 2026
Privacy policy - Valterra Platinum
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo-American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.
Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.
Apply today and be a part of something bigger, your journey starts here.
Location: Rustenburg Process
Job Description
If you are energised by purpose and need the opportunity to shape the future, this is your moment.
Are you a bold thinker , a problem solver , or a curious mind eager to grow, learn, and make a real impact?
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.
Below is the exciting opportunities available:
• Learnership Welder x 1
What the Programme offers:
• Structured training that includes off- the-Job and workplace Training
• Successful completion of this Learnership programme will result in a nationally recognized Artisan qualification.
Qualifications
The following are the minimum entry requirements for the programme:
Minimum Entry Requirements
• Matric with Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy), Physical Science and English (all with minimum 40% pass), OR
• N2 or higher with all subjects as per the specific Discipline requirements below;
• Welder: Plating & Structural Steelwork/ Welders Theory and Plating Structural & Steelwork Drawings, Mathematics and Engineering Science.
• NCV Level - 4 in appropriate trade with all subjects passed with a minimum 40% pass.
Applications MUST be accompanied by the following documents:
• Your CV
• Certified copies of all your relevant qualifications
• A copy of your South African ID.
• All CV’s from host communities must strictly come with a proof of residence with the stamp from the relevant tribal office or municipality.
Ensure all required documents are uploaded as part of your submission. The required documents may be attached as one document.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in and moving quickly to give candidates the best possible experience. Due to the volume of interest, incomplete applications will unfortunately be declined
First preference will be given to relevant applications from host communities.
Additional Information
What We Offer
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.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete the online application form available via this job advert. Ensure all required documents are uploaded as part of your submission.
We’re reviewing applications as they come in and moving quickly to give candidates the best possible experience. Due to the volume of interest, incomplete applications will unfortunately be declined.
Closing Date: 3 April 2026
Privacy policy - Valterra Platinum
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