Yasmine Jacobs

September 1, 2025

Marula Platinum Engineering Learnerships 2025 – South Africa

Closing Date

4 September 2025

Programme Overview

Marula Platinum Mine, part of the Implats Group, invites suitably qualified South African youth to apply for the 2025 Engineering Learnership Programme. This structured programme combines on-the-job and theoretical training to help candidates become qualified artisans in various engineering trades.

Location: Limpopo Province, South Africa

Trades Offered

  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Boilermaker Plater
  • Electrical
  • Fitting (including Machining)

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Std 10 / NQF Level 4 equivalent (essential)
  • N2 Certificate with four (4) completed subjects or NCV Level 4 in a relevant trade (essential)
  • Willingness to:
    • Write a knowledge test and psychometric assessment
    • Attend a formal interview
    • Obtain a valid medical fitness certificate (Red Ticket)
    • Complete Heat Tolerance Screening (HTS)

Key Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes

  • Assist artisans with technical tasks such as fixing, replacing, and maintaining equipment
  • Complete both on-the-job and off-the-job training phases to earn an artisan qualification
  • Adhere to Marula Mine’s safety standards and operational regulations
  • Work under the guidance of a coach or foreman in a supervised environment
  • Learn fault diagnosis, problem-solving, and basic reporting
  • Maintain equipment to reduce production losses
  • Gain basic supervisory skills with limited supervisory responsibilities

Application Process

Applications must be hand-delivered to the Community Labour Desk / Marula Stakeholder Department.

Why Apply?

  • Gain practical, industry-recognized artisan training
  • Learn from experienced artisans
  • Develop technical and supervisory skills in a real mining environment
  • Improve employability prospects in the mining and engineering sectors