Website Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine
Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine (SBPM) is a rapidly growing, non-listed black-owned emerging Platinum group metal (PGM) mining and processing business. Our operating asset is located within the Limpopo and North -West Provinces of South Africa and our head office is based in the rapidly expanding business hub of Rosebank in Johannesburg. Our business model is to extract and process Platinum Group Metals (PGMs); the transitional metal Chromium; Base metals as well as other by products from our reserve base.
Siyanda Bakgatla invites graduates to apply for Learnerships programme at Siyanda Platinum Mine, Limpopo, South Africa.
Fields of Learnerships Available
The following 18.2 Learnerships are open for applications:
- Boilermaker Plater Learnership
- Diesel Mechanic Learnership (LED)
- Instrumentation Mechanician Learnership (LED)
- Rigger Learnership
- Auto Electrician Learnership
- Fitter & Turner Learnership (LED)
- Electrician Learnership (LED)
Purpose of the Role
The learnership programme is designed to provide institutional learning and practical workplace exposure, ultimately leading to an artisan qualification at NQF Level 3–4. This opportunity aims to meet the mining industry’s skills development needs while empowering unemployed youth with certified technical qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to all requirements stated in the apprenticeship learning agreement
- Commit to both on-the-job and classroom-based training over a 3-year period
- Demonstrate skills progression and competence throughout the programme
- Apply trade-specific knowledge in real-world mining and engineering settings
- Take personal responsibility for learning, asking questions, and seeking mentorship
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate with Mathematics and Natural Science
OR - N2 Certificate with 4 trade-specific subjects
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Willingness to learn and engage in both theoretical and practical training
- A strong commitment to completing the 3-year learnership programme
Who Should Apply?
- South African citizens residing in Limpopo or surrounding areas
- Unemployed youth with no prior work experience (0 years)
- Individuals passionate about a career in the mining and engineering sectors