Job Opportunities

Locations: Kolomela & Sishen Operations, Northern Cape
Programme: Engineering Learnership (SIVOS) – 36–39 months
Who can apply: Ages 18–35 (local youth encouraged)
Published by: Anglo American – 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
• 18–35 years old
• Currently unemployed
• Valid driver’s 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 (±50% or higher) and Physical Science (±40% 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 you’ll 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 you’ll gain

• Stipend during training, PPE and learning support
• Broad exposure on world-class mining operations
• A clear pathway toward artisan trade certification

APPLICATION PROCESS

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