Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine invites South African youth to apply for the 2025 Learnership Programme opportunities in Limpopo Province.
Learnership Application Ending Date: 22 July 2025
Learnership Placement: Siyanda Platinum Mine, Limpopo, South Africa
Monthly Stipend: R8,000 – R9,000
Fields of Learnerships Available
The following 18.2 Learnerships are open for applications:
- Boilermaker Plater Learnership
- Diesel Mechanic Learnership (LED)
- Instrumentation Mechanician Learnership (LED)
- Rigger Learnership
- Auto Electrician Learnership
- Fitter & Turner Learnership (LED)
- Electrician Learnership (LED)
Purpose of the Role
The learnership programme is designed to provide institutional learning and practical workplace exposure, ultimately leading to an artisan qualification at NQF Level 3–4. This opportunity aims to meet the mining industry’s skills development needs while empowering unemployed youth with certified technical qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to all requirements stated in the apprenticeship learning agreement
- Commit to both on-the-job and classroom-based training over a 3-year period
- Demonstrate skills progression and competence throughout the programme
- Apply trade-specific knowledge in real-world mining and engineering settings
- Take personal responsibility for learning, asking questions, and seeking mentorship
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate with Mathematics and Natural Science
OR - N2 Certificate with 4 trade-specific subjects
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Willingness to learn and engage in both theoretical and practical training
- A strong commitment to completing the 3-year learnership programme
Who Should Apply?
- South African citizens residing in Limpopo or surrounding areas
- Unemployed youth with no prior work experience (0 years)
- Individuals passionate about a career in the mining and engineering sectors
Offered Salary
- Monthly stipend: R8,000 – R9,000
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Siyanda Bakgatla Mine Learnership 2025:
Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (SBPM) is a black-owned PGM (Platinum Group Metals) mining and processing company operating in the Limpopo and North-West Provinces of South Africa. It was acquired from Anglo American Platinum in 2018 by Siyanda Resources and the Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela Joint Venture. The mine produces platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, and chrome as byproducts.
Here’s a more detailed look:
- Ownership: SBPM is a joint venture between Siyanda Resources and the Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela community.
- Location: The mine is located in Swartklip, Limpopo, specifically at the Union Mine.
- Products: SBPM extracts and processes PGMs, chromium, and base metals.
- Operations: The mine includes both underground and open-cast mining operations, as well as processing facilities like Mortimer and Ivan Concentrator.
- Community Engagement: SBPM emphasizes community development and stakeholder engagement, aiming to create positive impacts in the surrounding communities.
- Learnerships: SBPM offers learnership programs to empower young people with technical skills and qualifications in the mining industry, including trades like boiler making, diesel mechanics, and electrical fields.
