Valterra Platinum has opened applications for an Engineering Learnership Programme at Mototolo Mine, giving unemployed South Africans a chance to acquire skills in four specialisations and attain qualifications as artisans.
The Mototolo learnership is open to electricians, boilermaker platers, diesel mechanics and auto electricians, with five positions available in total.
Applications are due by 20 September 2026.
Five Engineering Learnership Positions Open at Mototolo Mine
Valterra Platinum’s Mototolo programme is seeking:
Electrician: 1 position
Boilermaker Plater: 1 position
Diesel Mechanic: 2 positions
Auto Electrician: 1 position
These roles are part of an 18.2 unemployed learnership programme and are based at Mototolo Mine.
The learnership provides training and work experience
Successful candidates will participate in a structured training programme that combines off-the-job and on-the-job training.
They will obtain the necessary skills and competencies in the specific engineering discipline.
The completion of the training programme leads to a nationally recognised artisan qualification, pending candidates’ performance in the training and assessment components of the programme.
Qualifications for Applying to the Learnership
Prospective learners must satisfy either of the following academic requirements:
Matric Route
Applicants must have completed Matric with the following subjects:
Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy)
Physical Science
English
Each subject must be passed at least 40% or higher
N2 or Higher
Applicants must have completed N2 or higher and must be in possession of the following subjects for the specialisation of their choice:
Boilermaker Plater
Plating and Structural Steelwork/Welders Theory
Plating, Structural and Steelwork Drawings
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Electrician
Electrical Trade Theory, Electrotechnology or Electrotechnics
Industrial Electronics or Engineering Drawings
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel/Motor Trade Theory
Engineering Drawings
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Auto Electrician
Motor Electrical Trade Theory
Industrial Electronics
Mathematics
Engineering Science
NCV Route
Applicants with NCV qualifications at Level 4 must apply with the relevant trade subjects, each of which must be passed at least 40%.
Host Communities Receive First Priority.
Valterra Platinum gives priority to applications from host communities. Therefore, individuals seeking learnership positions from host communities are requested to provide proof of residential documents with the stamp of authority from the host community tribal office or municipality upon submitting their applications.
Supporting Documents for Applications
Applicants must provide the following supporting documents:
An updated CV
Certified copies of qualifications/certificates
A copy of the South African ID
Proof of residence (only applicable for host community applicants)
The company also advises that documents can be combined into one file when uploading.
The learnership requires a minimum of the documents listed above. Therefore, applications without the required supporting documents may be rejected.
Importance of Artisan Careers in Various Engineering Specialisations
Artisan careers are in demand worldwide, as they provide opportunities for individuals to work in industrial and mining-related fields. The four specialisations mentioned earlier require artisans to operate and maintain machinery, equipment, and systems to keep the production processes running smoothly.
In addition, they contribute to the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems. Therefore, the Mototolo learnership gives learners the opportunity to pursue a career path in electrical, boilermaking, diesel mechanics, and auto electrician fields.
The training and work experience gained from the learnership will enable the candidates to develop skills and knowledge in their chosen specialisations.
About Valterra Platinum.
Valterra Platinum (previously Anglo American Platinum) is a platinum group metal producing company listed on the JSE. It has mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Its business model is focused on optimising the value chain of platinum group metals while pursuing safety, sustainability, and operational excellence in all its activities. The Mototolo learnership falls under the company’s skills development and artisan development initiatives.
How to Apply for the Engineering Learnership
The application process for the Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership requires prospective learners to apply via the online application system.
Therefore, applicants must complete the application form and attach the required supporting documents before submitting their applications.
Since the applications are considered as they come in, learners are advised to apply ahead of the closing date.
Closing Date for Applications
The closing date for applications for the Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership at Mototolo Mine is 20 September 2026.
Prospective learners are advised to ensure that their applications reach the company before this date. The applications submitted before this date will be considered, and those with incomplete information may be rejected.
Final Thoughts on the Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme at Mototolo Mine
The Valterra Platinum Engineering Learnership Programme at Mototolo Mine is an excellent opportunity for five unemployed candidates to acquire skills and qualifications in engineering fields. The learnership gives aspiring electricians, boilermaker platers, diesel mechanics, and auto electricians a platform to develop their technical skills and gain the relevant work experience required in their respective specialisations. Therefore, applicants who meet any of the Matric, N2, or NCV qualification requirements should ensure that they adhere to the set deadlines when submitting their applications.
