Assmang: Plumber Learnerships 2026
Company
Assmang
Location
Sandton
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Job Description
About Assmang
Assmang Proprietary Limited
is a major South African mining and smelting company established in 1935. It is a 50/50 joint venture between African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), chaired by Patrice Motsepe, and Assore Limited.
Introduction
ASSMANG Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled, motivated and dedicated individuals who would like to be part of this exciting mine and who would like to make use of this unique opportunity to grow and develop within the company to apply for the position at our Black Rock Mine Operations, situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape.
Job description
Learnership, Skills programmes and or Qualifications, for the mining sector, were initiated by the MQA. The building blocks for these programmes are unit standards. As the learner become competent in the prescribed Unit Standards, credits will be added to his/her name on the MQA data base. On completion of all the relevant Unit Standards a certificate will be issued by the MQA. A formal trade test will be required on completion of a Learnership.
Minimum requirements
Plumber
• N2 with the following subjects:
• Mathematics (Not Mathematics Literacy)
• Engineering /Building Science
• Building Drawing
• Plumbing Theory
Essential unless otherwise indicated)
• Certificate: Grade 12 (Maths & Science) (Required)
• Certificate: N2/N3 Engineering studies (Required)
• Valid Driver’s License CODE B/EB (Advantageous)
• Should obtain Dover “B” Symbol (Required)
• Should pass the Technical Test Battery Assessment (Required)
• English Literacy (Required)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Assmang Proprietary Limited
is a major South African mining and smelting company established in 1935. It is a 50/50 joint venture between African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), chaired by Patrice Motsepe, and Assore Limited.
Introduction
ASSMANG Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled, motivated and dedicated individuals who would like to be part of this exciting mine and who would like to make use of this unique opportunity to grow and develop within the company to apply for the position at our Black Rock Mine Operations, situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape.
Job description
Learnership, Skills programmes and or Qualifications, for the mining sector, were initiated by the MQA. The building blocks for these programmes are unit standards. As the learner become competent in the prescribed Unit Standards, credits will be added to his/her name on the MQA data base. On completion of all the relevant Unit Standards a certificate will be issued by the MQA. A formal trade test will be required on completion of a Learnership.
Minimum requirements
Plumber
• N2 with the following subjects:
• Mathematics (Not Mathematics Literacy)
• Engineering /Building Science
• Building Drawing
• Plumbing Theory
Essential unless otherwise indicated)
• Certificate: Grade 12 (Maths & Science) (Required)
• Certificate: N2/N3 Engineering studies (Required)
• Valid Driver’s License CODE B/EB (Advantageous)
• Should obtain Dover “B” Symbol (Required)
• Should pass the Technical Test Battery Assessment (Required)
• English Literacy (Required)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
