Ilima Coal Company (Pty) Ltd invites young, motivated individuals to apply for its 2025 Artisan Learnership Programme, offering a unique opportunity to gain practical skills and qualifications in the mining industry.
Programme Details
- Location: Carolina, Mpumalanga, South Africa
- Closing Date: 29 August 2025
- Programme Start Date: 26 September 2025
- Duration: 2 years
Available Learnership Trades
- Electrician
- Fitting & Machining
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Completed N3 qualification with the relevant trade theory (e.g., Electrical Trade Theory for Electrician or Fitting & Machining Trade Theory for Fitting).
- Willingness to commit to the full two-year programme.
- South African citizenship.
Learnership Details
- Duration: 2 years.
- Agreement: Successful candidates will sign a two-year learnership agreement with Ilima Coal Company, effective from 26 September 2025.
- The programme combines theoretical training with practical workplace experience, preparing participants to become qualified artisans in their chosen trade.
About Ilima Coal Company
- Ilima Coal Mine (formerly Pembani Coal Carolina) is an opencast and underground coal mine owned by Pretorius Group of Companies (PGC).
- Located approximately 3 km east of Carolina, Mpumalanga, north of the R38.
- Acquired by PGC in 2016 from Pembani Coal Carolina (PCC).
- Operates under a large mining right area, with phased development planned over 30 years.
How to Apply
Submit the following documents via email:
- Comprehensive CV.
- Certified copies of relevant certificates (N3 qualification and ID).
Email Applications To: olga.viljoen@ilimacoal.co.za
Important Notes:
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no feedback is received within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Ilima Coal Company reserves the right not to appoint candidates based on programme requirements.
Why Apply?
The Ilima Coal Artisan Learnership Programme offers:
- Hands-on training in high-demand trades (Electrician and Fitting & Machining).
- A pathway to a nationally recognised artisan qualification.
- Exposure to both opencast and underground mining operations.
- An opportunity to build a career with a reputable mining company in Mpumalanga.
Conclusion
The Ilima Coal Artisan Learnership Programme 2025 is a valuable opportunity for young South Africans to gain technical skills and practical experience in the mining industry. If you are committed, motivated, and eager to become a qualified artisan, apply now to join this transformative programme.
