South32 Learnerships South Africa 2025-2026

ABOUT THE COMPANY

South32 is a global mining and diversified metals company, who mine and produce materials such as: aluminium, alumina, silver, zinc, nickel, lead, manganese, metallurgical coal and bauxite.

South32 is headquartered in Perth, Australia but operates throughout Southern Africa, South America and Australia.

ABOUT THE LEARNERSHIP

The South32 Maintenance Learnership positions including both practical and theoretical training. Candidates will be required to complete various tasks such as:

• Conducting risk assessment prior to tasks commencing and identifying possible hazards and risks
• Reporting unsafe behaviour, incidents and conditions to the correct person
• Ensuring that equipment is always kept clean and in a good working condition
• Applying and implementing safety, health and housekeeping standard

Candidates who complete the learnership programme may qualify as artisans in various trades, such as:

• Boilermaker
• Electrician
• Auto Electrician
• Diesel Mechanic
• Instrumentation Mechanic
• Fitter
• Rigger

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Candidates interested in applying for this learnership position should ensure that they meet the following criteria – failure to meet ALL of these requirements will result in your application being denied.

• South African citizen
• In possession of one of the following:
  • Matric certificate with a minimum of 40% for Physical Science and Mathematics (NOT Mathematical Literacy), OR
  • N3 Technical Certificate with Engineering Science and Mathematics
• Have a driver’s license (advantageous but not essential)
• Previous working experience in the maintenance environment (advantageous but not essential)
• Self-motivated
• Committed to learning

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at: https://careers.south32.net/cw/en/listing
Find the latest learnership opportunity by searching the word “learnership” in the keyword search bar.

Once you have read and meet all the entry requirements, you can select the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the learnership listing.

You may be required to upload copies of the following documents:

• South African Identity document (certified copy)
• Matric certificate/ N3 Technical certificate (certified copy)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Covering Letter

CONTACT

South32
Tel: 011 376 9111