Verified Opportunity | Learnership | Engineering | Gauteng
Closing: 11 March 2026 — Apply Immediately
Company: Implats Duration: 42 Months Location: Springs, Gauteng Start: August 2026 Certification: MQA Trade Test
South Africa’s mining and engineering sector continues to offer powerful career opportunities for young people who want to build technical skills and secure stable employment. The Impala Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme 2026 is now open, offering training in two critical engineering trades at one of South Africa’s leading platinum refineries.
01 — Available Learnership Streams
Fitting Including Machining Gain hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery used in mining and processing plants. Develop critical skills in mechanical systems. Skills: Mechanical Maintenance · Machine Assembly · Precision Measuring · Engineering Drawings · Fault Finding · Component Alignment
Boilermaking Work in metal fabrication, structural steel work, and heavy industrial maintenance. Boilermakers build and repair the large metal structures that keep refineries running. Skills: Steel Fabrication · Industrial Welding · Metal Cutting · Structural Installation · Engineering Drawings · Equipment Repair
02 — Programme Structure
The 42-month programme follows a structured artisan training model, combining theoretical learning with practical workplace experience across four phases.
Phase 1 — Foundational Training Workplace safety introduction, Basic engineering theory, Workshop practice, Equipment familiarisation
Phase 2 — Workplace Training Plant section rotations, Mechanical systems exposure, Maintenance processes, Equipment diagnostics
Phase 3 — Advanced Practical Skills Precision measurement, Drawing interpretation, Maintenance planning, Plant troubleshooting
Phase 4 — Trade Test Preparation MQA certification readiness, Practical assessment prep, Theory examination review, Artisan qualification
03 — Minimum Requirements
Fitting Including Machining (N2 / NCV Level 4)
- N2 Certificate OR NCV Level 4 – Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Fitter Trade Theory
- Engineering Drawing
- Basic understanding of mechanical trade principles
- Medical fitness to work in mining plants
Boilermaking (N2 / NCV Level 4)
- N2 Certificate OR NCV Level 4 – Boilermaking
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Structural Steel Drawing
- Plater Trade Theory
- Basic knowledge of boilermaking principles
- Medical fitness to work at refinery plants
04 — How to Apply
Submit your application online through one of the two official portals below.
Primary — Implats Careers Portal: APPLY ONLINE
Required Documents:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Academic qualifications
- Statement of results
⚠ All documents must be combined into one single PDF file before submission. Incomplete applications may not be considered