The Samancor Chrome Engineering Learnership 2026 is an artisan training programme designed to help unemployed South African youth gain technical engineering skills + real mining workplace experience.
It combines theoretical training with practical on-site work, preparing learners to become qualified artisans in the mining industry.
📌 Programme Overview
- Company: Samancor Chrome
- Programme Type: Engineering / Artisan Learnership
- Industry: Mining & Engineering
- Experience Required: ❌ No experience needed
- Training Style: Classroom learning + workplace practical training
- Application Closing Date: 17 April 2026
This programme is ideal for young people who want careers in:
- Mining engineering
- Mechanical trades
- Electrical maintenance
- Industrial technical work
⚙️ Available Engineering Trades
Successful applicants will train in one of the following artisan fields:
- 🔧 Fitter
- ⚡ Electrician
- 🏭 Boilermaker
- 🚛 Diesel Mechanic
- 🔌 Auto Electrician
- 📡 Instrumentation
These trades are highly demanded in mining and heavy industry sectors.
🎓 Minimum Requirements
To qualify, you must have:
✅ Grade 12 (Matric)
✅ N2 Certificate with Trade Theory (or higher qualification)
📋 Additional Requirements
Applicants should:
- Be unemployed
- Have no previous work experience
- Have a clean criminal record
- Be medically fit
- Show willingness to learn
- Have good communication and teamwork skills
- Be highly motivated and disciplined
🧠 What You Will Learn
During the learnership you will:
- Attend engineering training classes
- Complete practical workplace tasks
- Follow mining safety standards
- Work under experienced artisans
- Gain hands-on technical experience
This prepares learners for future trade testing and artisan certification.
🧪 Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates must pass:
- Interviews
- Screening assessments
- Medical fitness examination
📧 How to Apply
Send your application documents via email below or click here to apply
Documents Required:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- N2 qualification certificates
- Supporting documents (if applicable)
👉 Apply before 17 April 2026.
🏭 About Samancor Chrome
Samancor Chrome is one of the world’s largest ferrochrome producers and has operated in South Africa since 1975. The company invests heavily in skills development to grow future artisans in the mining sector.
