Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) invites South African engineering students to apply for the Engineering Learnership Programme – Boilermaking 2026.
Application Closing Date: 11 March 2026
Programme Start Date: August 2026
Programme Duration: 42 Months
Location: Springs, Gauteng, South Africa
Department: Human Resources – Training and Development
This learnership is designed to develop future artisans by providing structured workplace training that leads to a Boilermaker Trade Test Certificate under the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA).
Programme Overview
The Engineering Learnership focuses on developing technical skills required to become a qualified boilermaker within the mining and refining sector.
Participants will receive practical training in an industrial environment at Impala Platinum Refineries, combining:
- Structured workplace training
- Technical skills development
- Artisan trade preparation
- Exposure to real mining and refinery operations
What You Will Learn
Learners will gain hands-on experience in:
- Structural steel fabrication and installation
- Maintenance and repair of plant equipment
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Fabrication techniques used in mining and refining plants
- Safe work practices in a production environment
This training prepares learners for long-term careers in engineering and the mining industry.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Completed N2 Certificate or NCV Level 4 in Boilermaking
- N2 subjects must include:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Structural Steel Drawing
- Plater Trade Theory
Applicants must also:
- Demonstrate understanding of boilermaking trade principles
- Be medically fit to work at both BMR and PMR plants
Programme Benefits
Successful candidates will:
- Receive structured on-the-job artisan training
- Gain experience in a real industrial refinery environment
- Build practical engineering skills
- Prepare for the Boilermaker Trade Test Certificate
- Develop long-term career opportunities in mining and engineering
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following as one combined PDF document:
- Updated CV
- Copy of South African ID
- Qualifications
- Statement of Results
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the official Implats recruitment platforms:
- Implats Careers Portal: www.implats.co.za
- PNet: www.pnet.co.za
Ensure all documents are combined into one PDF file before submission.
Important Notes
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo psychometric assessments
- If you do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
- Preference will be given to designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act
- POPIA regulations apply to all applications
Fraud Warning: Impala Platinum will never request any payment or deposit during the recruitment process.