KICK-START YOUR CAREER IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Are you a motivated mechanical engineering student looking to build a career in fitting including machining? Impala Platinum Refineries invites suitably qualified students to apply for the Fitting including Machining engineering learnership programme.

Situated in Springs, Gauteng, Implats is committed to skills development, transformation, and the growth of talent. This structured learnership provides the technical training, workplace exposure, and certification required to qualify as a Fitter Artisan.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

• Programme duration: 42 months
• Commencement date: August 2026
• Department: Human Resources – Training and Development
• Closing date: 11 March 2026
• This structured learnership leads to a Fitter Trade Test Certificate, conducted under the auspices of the Mining Qualification Authority (MQA)

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

As an Engineering Learner – Fitting, you will:

• Receive structured workplace training in a mining and refinery environment
• Develop a solid understanding of mechanical fitting and machining principles

Gain exposure to:

• First-line maintenance of mechanical equipment
• Assembly, disassembly, and alignment of mechanical components
• Use of measuring tools and interpretation of engineering drawings

Learn to maintain plant equipment within normal operating parameters

Build a strong foundation for long-term career progression in mechanical engineering

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered, you must have:

• A completed N2 or NCV Level 4 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
• N2 subjects must include Mathematics, Engineering Science, Fitter Trade Theory, Engineering Drawing
• A basic understanding of fitting/mechanical trade principles
• Medical fitness to work at both BMR and PMR plants

DO YOU MEET THE CRITERIA? – HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following (CV, copy of ID, Qualifications and Statement of Results) as one (1) combined PDF document via Implats Career Portal: www.implats.co.za OR PNET: www.pnet.co.za – incomplete applications will not be considered.