About Exxaro Learnerships
Exxaro learnerships are structured skills-development programmes designed to equip young people with technical and operational competencies required in mining and engineering environments.
Training takes place at facilities such as:
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Grovos Training Centre (Limpopo)
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Colliery Training College (Mpumalanga)
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Exxaro mines (Leeuwpan, Matla, Grootegeluk)
Learners gain both classroom learning and on-the-job experience.
Available Learnership Fields (2026)
Recent Exxaro learnership intakes include:
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Electrical Engineering
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Boilermaking
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Fitting & Machinery
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Mining Operations
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Plant & Equipment Operation
Example: Leeuwpan Coal offered engineering learnerships in Electrical, Boilermaker and Fitting trades for 2026.
What the Programme Offers
Participants receive:
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Structured technical training
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Practical workplace exposure
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Mentorship from artisans & engineers
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Mining industry certification
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Monthly training allowance
Exxaro learnerships combine unit-standard learning with real workplace experience.
Training Locations
Most learnerships are based in mining regions such as:
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Mpumalanga (eMalahleni / Victor Khanye / Kriel)
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Limpopo (Lephalale)
Some programmes require residence near the mine site.
Minimum Requirements
Typical Exxaro learnership requirements:
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Grade 12 (Matric)
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Maths & English pass
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South African citizen
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Medically fit for mining work
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Unemployed youth
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Proof of residence near operation (some sites)
Matla Coal learnership requirements include Grade 12 with ≥40% in English & Maths and local residence.
Duties of Learners
During training, learners must:
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Complete technical modules
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Participate in practical mining tasks
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Follow safety procedures
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Attend assessments & trade training
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Work under supervision
Career Opportunities After Learnership
After successful completion, learners may qualify for roles such as:
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Artisan / Tradesperson
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Mining Operator
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Plant Operator
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Engineering Assistant
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Maintenance Technician
Exxaro uses learnerships to develop future employees and local community talent.
About Exxaro
Exxaro is one of South Africa’s largest mining and energy companies, listed on the JSE Top 40, focusing on coal, minerals and renewable energy development.
The company invests heavily in youth training and skills development to address unemployment and build mining expertise in communities.
Important: Beware of Fake Exxaro Learnership Ads
Exxaro has warned that many social-media learnership adverts are scams. Applicants should only apply via the official Exxaro careers site.
Red flags include:
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Unrealistic high stipends
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“Free accommodation & meals” promises
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WhatsApp application links
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No official company domain
