Impala Platinum Artisan & Mining Trainee 2026
Implats runs an Artisan Learnership (18-42 months) across trades such as diesel mechanic, boilermaking, fitting and turning and instrumentation, plus a 36-month Mining Trainee (Learner.
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Provider: Impala Platinum (Implats) • Rustenburg & Springs
Program Overview
Program Details
Key Benefits
- ✓NQF Level 4 accredited qualification
- ✓Real workplace experience with a recognised employer
- ✓Stipend: Implats learner stipend
- ✓Mentorship and structured on-the-job training
- ✓Strong pathway toward permanent employment
Entry Requirements
- ✓Artisan: N2 with four trade-relevant subjects, OR Matric/NQF qualification from a TVET college; Mining Trainee: Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 with Mathematics
- ✓Mining Trainee: currently working underground with minimum 12 months stoping or development experience
- ✓Medically fit - must obtain a 'Red Ticket' medical fitness certificate and complete the RFA process
- ✓Pass psychometric/aptitude testing
- ✓Strong communication, problem-solving and planning skills
Career Opportunities
On successful completion, learners can pursue roles such as:
How to Apply
Check the requirements
Confirm you meet every entry requirement before you apply.
Prepare your documents
Certified ID, matric certificate / qualifications, CV and any supporting documents.
Apply online
Submit your application via the official Impala Platinum (Implats) careers portal.
Assessments & interview
Shortlisted candidates complete assessments and interviews.
Placement
Successful learners sign a learnership agreement and begin the programme.
⚠️ Good to Know
STATUS: Recurring annual program; no general external intake confirmed open as of June 2026. The 2026 engineering/artisan learnerships (Fitting, Boilermaking) closed 11 March 2026 (start Aug 2026), and the mining trainee learnership closed 04 November 2025. Program clearly recurs each year via the Implats recruitment…
• Only shortlisted candidates are typically contacted — check the official portal for the latest intake dates.
• Learnerships are aimed at unemployed South African youth; preference is often given to candidates from designated groups.
• Beware of scams — GoCareers never charges for applications, and neither do legitimate employers.
Ready to apply?
Head to the official Impala Platinum (Implats) careers portal to submit your application.
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