Company: Marula Platinum Mine
Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo, South Africa
Closing Date: 04 September 2025
Are you passionate about engineering and eager to build a career in the mining industry? Marula Platinum Mine is offering young South Africans the opportunity to apply for its Engineering Learnership Programme 2025. This initiative provides structured training that combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, preparing participants to qualify as artisans in critical engineering trades.
Learnership Fields Available
The programme offers training in the following disciplines:
- Diesel Mechanic
- Boilermaker Plater
- Electrical
- Fitting including Machining
Through this learnership, participants will gain valuable technical expertise and practical exposure, laying the foundation for a successful career in engineering within the mining sector.
Purpose of the Programme
The main goal of the programme is to train learners into qualified artisans who can perform essential engineering functions at Marula Platinum Mine. Successful applicants will:
- Acquire both theoretical knowledge and workplace experience.
- Learn to maintain, repair, and operate mining engineering equipment.
- Develop practical skills that are directly applicable in the mining industry.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Educational Requirements
- Grade 12 / STD 10 / NQF Level 4 equivalent (essential).
- Minimum of N2 with four completed subjects, or an NCV Level 4 with subjects relevant to the trade.
Assessments
Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
- Knowledge assessment
- Psychometric testing
- A formal interview
Fitness Requirements
- Must have a valid Medical Fitness Certificate (Red Ticket)
- Must complete Heat Tolerance Screening (HTS)
Key Responsibilities
During the learnership, participants will:
- Work under the guidance of qualified artisans and foremen.
- Assist in maintaining, repairing, and replacing equipment using engineering principles.
- Complete all phases of the engineering training programme, including theory and workplace practice.
- Learn and comply with Marula Mine rules, regulations, and safety standards.
- Conduct fault diagnosis, problem-solving, and reporting.
- Help ensure engineering equipment functions efficiently to reduce downtime.
- Take on supervised tasks with limited authority to build leadership experience.
Why This Programme Matters
This learnership is more than training—it is a career-building opportunity. With South Africa’s ongoing efforts to create employment pathways for young people, the Marula Platinum Mine Learnership Programme equips learners with:
- A nationally recognised qualification.
- Industry-specific skills and technical expertise.
- Real-world experience in one of the country’s most vital industries.
Upon successful completion, learners will emerge as qualified artisans, ready to secure long-term opportunities in the mining and engineering fields.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must hand-deliver their applications to:
Community Labour Desk / Marula Stakeholder Department, Burgersfort, Limpopo, South Africa
Applicants are advised to:
- Submit a CV with certified copies of qualifications and ID.
- Ensure all documents are complete and up to date.
- Apply before the closing date to avoid disqualification.
Conclusion
The Marula Platinum Mine Engineering Learnership Programme 2025 is an excellent opportunity for young South Africans with a passion for engineering. With structured training, workplace learning, and mentorship, this programme provides the perfect pathway to becoming a qualified artisan in the mining sector.
Closing Date: 04 September 2025
