Company: Glencore South Africa
Programme: Engineering / Artisan Learnership Programme 2026
Locations: Brits (North West), Steelpoort & Eastern Chrome Mines (Limpopo)
Industry: Mining & Engineering
📌 About the Programme
Glencore is offering exciting Mining Engineering Learnerships 2026 for unemployed South African youth who want to build careers in the mining and engineering sector.
The programme combines:
- Technical classroom training
- Practical mining workplace experience
- Artisan development aligned with MQA SETA standards
Successful learners will work toward becoming qualified artisans in high-demand mining trades.
🔧 Trades / Fields Available
The learnerships may include:
- Millwright
- Electrician
- Boilermaker
- Fitter
- Diesel Mechanic
- Auto Electrician
- Instrumentation
- Rigger
🎯 Minimum Requirements
Applicants usually need:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Full N2 Engineering qualification with relevant trade theory subjects
- English communication skills
- Medical fitness for mining work
- Willingness to complete psychometric assessments
- South African citizenship
👉 Some programmes target:
- Unemployed youth
- Entry-level “18.2 learners” under MQA training agreements
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Engineering fundamentals
- Mining safety procedures
- Equipment maintenance & repairs
- Fault finding and diagnostics
- Hands-on artisan workplace training
💰 Benefits
✔ Monthly stipend/salary
✔ Accredited artisan training
✔ Practical mining experience
✔ Opportunity to qualify as a certified artisan
✔ Better employment opportunities in mining & engineering
📍 Learnership Locations
Main operations include:
- Rhovan Mine – Brits, North West
- Eastern Chrome Mines – Steelpoort/Lydenburg, Limpopo
.📝 How to Apply
Apply online through the official Glencore careers website:
Documents Required
- Updated CV
- Certified ID copy
- Matric certificate
- N2/N3 certificates
- Proof of residence
🔥 Why Choose Glencore?
- One of the world’s biggest mining companies
- Strong artisan development programmes
- Valuable mining industry experience
- Pathway to permanent mining jobs
