Anglo American (Kumba Iron Ore) Engineering Learnerships 2025 โ Northern Cape
Job Opportunities
Locations: Kolomela & Sishen Operations, Northern Cape
Programme: Engineering Learnership (SIVOS) โ 36โ39 months
Who can apply: Ages 18โ35 (local youth encouraged)
Published by: Anglo American โ Kumba Iron Ore
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Contract Type: Learnership (paid training)
Overview
Kumba Iron Ore is inviting motivated young South Africans to join its Engineering Learnership programme at Kolomela and Sishen. This structured, 3-year pathway blends classroom learning (via SIVOS) with hands-on training on mine sites, leading to an artisan trade in one of the fields below.
Trades (choose one)
- Electrical / Millwright / Auto-Electrics
- Fitter / Diesel Mechanic
- Boilermaker / Plater Welder
Minimum requirements
- South African citizen with a valid SA ID
- 18โ35 years old
- Currently unemployed
- Valid driverโs licence
- Proof of residential address
- Medically fit and able to pass Fitness Assessment & RFA
- School or N2 route (one of the two):
- Grade 12 with Mathematics (ยฑ50% or higher) and Physical Science (ยฑ40% or higher); or
- N2 with relevant subjects for your trade:
- Electrical/Millwright/Auto-Electrics: N2 Mathematics & N2 Science
- Fitter/Diesel Mechanic: N2 Mathematics, N2 Science & N2 Engineering Drawing
- Boilermaker/Plater Welder: N2 Mathematics, N2 Science & N2 Structural Drawing
No prior work experience is required. Shortlisted applicants will complete assessments and medicals.
What youโll do
- Attend SIVOS theoretical training and complete on-the-job practicals on site
- Follow safety standards and mine procedures at all times
- Complete logbooks, assignments and trade-test preparation requirements
What youโll gain
- Stipend during training, PPE and learning support
- Broad exposure on world-class mining operations
- A clear pathway toward artisan trade certification
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