The Impala Platinum Engineering Learnerships provide a dependency on a rewarding career in mining engineering in 2025.

Impala Platinum is considered one of the world’s largest producers of platinum group metals; it has been characterized since inception by the glorious history of South African mining. In an effort to build the future leaders of the mining industry, Impala Platinum extends its support through this unique learnership program in which aspiring engineers will find the opportunity to harness practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the various engineering fields.

The Impala Platinum Engineering Learnerships 2025 offer a unique opportunity into one such area that has its share of challenges and rewards in mining and engineering. This learnership program aims at exposing learners to skills necessary in the mining industry, thereby preparing them in specialized fields equally pertinent in running the day-to-day activities of any mining.
About Impala Platinum Engineering Learnerships

The Impala Platinum Engineering Learnerships mix practical exposure at the company’s mining sites with theoretical instruction in engineering disciplines. The program ought to provide the learners with comprehensive exposure to mining engineering concerning mechanical engineering and electrical engineering while gaining hands-on experience in one of the most important sectors of the economy in South Africa.

The learnerships are principally focused on young South Africans interested in careers in the engineering community. These learners are being mentored through the knowledge and expertise of seasoned professionals within the industries of mining operations, engineering design, and problem-solving. In addition to this challenge, these learnerships bring with them the formal training and development opportunities that will help participants communicate and work together.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

To be considered for this learnership, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Educational Qualifications: Completed N3 or NCV4 Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Light Current – Instrumentation).
• Subjects at N3 level: Mathematics, Industrial Electronics, Digital Electronics, and Industrial Instrumentation.
• Basic Knowledge: A fundamental understanding of the applicable trade is required.
• Health: Must be medically fit for both plants (BMR and PMR).

Training Programme / Duties and Responsibilities

• Duration: The learnership lasts for 42 months and includes a structured training programme under the auspices of the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA).
• Training Focus: During the learnership, the incumbent will gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial instrumentation to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime in the production sections.

This comprehensive programme is designed to provide the necessary skills and experience to become a qualified Instrument Mechanician.

Application Process

To apply for this learnership, interested candidates must submit the following documents as one (1) PDF file:

• CV
• Certified Copies of Qualifications
• Certified Copy of ID Document
• Statement of Results

Applications must be uploaded to the vacancy portal on the Impala Platinum website www.implats.co.za under the “Careers” section, or alternatively, on the PNet job portal www.pnet.co.za. Incomplete applications will not be considered.