Impala Platinum: Engineering Learnerships 2025

Internship

Website Impala Platinum

Impala Platinum Holding Limited (Implats) is a leading producer of platinum group metals (PGMs). Implats has seven mining operations and the toll-refining business, Impala Refining Services. Our mines are located on three of the most significant PGM deposits in the world: the Bushveld Complex in South Africa, the Canadian Shield in North America and the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. Implats’ mining operations include Impala Rustenburg, Impala Bafokeng, Zimplats, Marula, Impala Canada’s Lac des Iles, Mimosa and Two Rivers. The Group’s head office is located in Johannesburg.

Impala Platinum invites graduates to apply for Engineering Learnerships in 2025. Impala Platinum (Implats) is offering an exciting opportunity for young South Africans to participate in a registered learnership programme aimed at qualifying as artisans in the following trades:

  • Electrician
  • Boilermaker
  • Fitter
  • Rigger

The programme is designed to develop applied competence through on- and off-the-job training.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum of N2 with four (4) subjects or NCV Level 4 with 7 subjects (including Mathematics above 40%) – Essential
  • A completed Serviceman Training ProgrammeEssential
  • Preference will be given to current engineering employees

Additional requirements:

  • Undergo assessments and be recommended for a formal interview
  • Obtain a Medical Fitness Certificate (Red Ticket)
  • Complete RFA and Heat Tolerance Screening (HTS)

Key Performance Areas

  • Training towards an Artisan / Learnership qualification
  • Assisting artisans and performing technical work
  • Executing maintenance and engineering work safely
  • Completing all training phases successfully
  • Adhering to Impala’s rules, regulations, and safety standards
  • Working under supervision with a coach (artisan/foreman)
  • Performing basic fault diagnostics and reporting
  • Helping maintain engineering equipment to prevent production losses
  • Gaining supervision skills by acting as a supervisor with limited authority

Note: Internal candidates must include Line Manager approval with their application.