Are you passionate about building a career in engineering and technical fields? Marula Platinum Mine is inviting dynamic and motivated individuals to apply for the Marula Platinum Mine Engineering Learnership 2025. This opportunity is designed to equip candidates with technical skills, workplace experience, and artisan-level qualifications while working within one of South Africa’s leading mining operations.
About Marula Platinum Mine
Marula Platinum Mine, part of the Implats Group, is one of South Africa’s key platinum mining operations. The mine is committed to investing in people, communities, and skills development, ensuring that young South Africans gain the opportunity to become highly skilled artisans.
The Engineering Learnership Programme 2025 reflects Marula’s dedication to training, professional development, and preparing individuals for long-term employment in the mining and engineering sectors.
Learnership Overview
Job Title: Engineering Learnership
Fields Available: Diesel Mechanic, Boilermaker Plater, Electrical, Fitting (including Machining)
Job Grading: EL
Business Unit: Human Resource Development
Location: Marula Platinum Mine
Opening Date: 26 August 2025
Closing Date: 04 September 2025
Purpose of the Job:
The programme is structured to train candidates towards becoming qualified artisans through a combination of theoretical learning and practical workplace training.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / STD 10 / NQF Level 4 equivalent (essential)
- A minimum of N2 with four (4) subjects relevant to the trade, or NCV Level 4 with relevant subjects
- Must undergo a knowledge assessment, psychometric assessment, and interview
- Must obtain a medical fitness certificate (Red Ticket) and Heat Tolerance Screening (HTS)
Key Performance Areas
As part of the programme, the successful candidate will:
- Be trained towards becoming an artisan in a structured learnership programme.
- Assist artisans in technical functions, including equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
- Apply engineering principles to solve problems and improve productivity.
- Successfully complete all training phases (on-the-job and off-the-job) required for artisan qualification.
- Gain familiarity with Marula Mine rules, regulations, and compliance standards.
- Work alongside experienced coaches, artisans, and foremen in a supervised environment.
- Conduct basic fault diagnosis, reporting, and problem-solving.
- Maintain equipment efficiency to help prevent production losses.
- Gain supervisory skills and hands-on experience in engineering operations.
Benefits of Joining the Learnership
- Earn while you learn with structured training and mentorship.
- Access to artisan-level technical training.
- Work experience in a leading South African platinum mine.
- Career development opportunities within the Implats Group.
- Exposure to safety, compliance, and engineering best practices.
Download Marula Platinum Mine Engineering Learnership Application Process pdf
Important Notes:
- Applications must be submitted to the Community Labour Desk / Marula Stakeholder Department.
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo psychometric testing.
- Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with Employment Equity legislation.
- If you do not hear back within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 04 September 2025
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