Looking to build a career as a skilled artisan in South Africa’s mining sector? Glencore Eastern Chrome Mines is offering its Engineering Artisan Learnership Programme 2026, designed for young individuals passionate about hands-on technical work. This programme combines practical workplace experience with formal institutional training, giving you a pathway to an Occupational Trade Certificate.
📅 Closing Date: 20 February 2026
📍 Location: Glencore Eastern Chrome Mines, South Africa
🎓 Target Group: Permanent employees and technically qualified candidates seeking artisan certification
Why This Learnership Matters
South Africa’s mining and industrial sectors need skilled artisans in trades like Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, Millwright, and Boilermaker. This learnership is a structured programme that prepares candidates for high-demand, long-term careers while strengthening the country’s technical workforce.
What You Will Gain:
- Accredited MQA SETA-aligned training
- Practical exposure in operational mining environments
- Mentorship from experienced artisans
- Opportunity to qualify as a certified artisan
- Skills that remain highly employable across industries
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Available Engineering Trades
- Diesel Mechanic
- Electrician
- Millwright
- Boilermaker
- Fitter
- Auto Electrical
- Instrumentation
These trades are critical to mining operations, maintenance workshops, and underground production environments.
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates are those who:
- Want a long-term career in engineering trades
- Enjoy hands-on technical work
- Have technical subjects or N2 qualifications
- Are committed to completing structured training
- Have discipline, mechanical aptitude, and safety awareness
Minimum Qualifications:
- Grade 12 with English, Maths, and Physical Science
- Technical Grade 12
- Grade 10 with Full N2 (four engineering subjects)
- NCV Level 3 with Maths and relevant technical subjects
Application Requirements
Candidates must:
- Pass aptitude or psychometric assessments
- Complete a formal interview
- Be medically fit for underground work
How to Apply:
Send your application with an updated CV and certified academic documents to:
Applications close 20 February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for assessments and interviews.
Tips to Boost Your Chances
- Prepare for numerical reasoning, spatial thinking, and mechanical logic tests
- Review trade-specific theory if you completed N2 or NCV
- Ensure medical fitness for underground work
- Apply to multiple learnerships to increase opportunities
Artisan careers are not just jobs – they’re portable skills that stay relevant for decades.
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