Engineering Learner: Fitting

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.

SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS - IMPALA PLATINUM LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANYS RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.

IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS & INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES

FRAUD ALERT: IMPALA WILL NEVER REQUEST ANY CASH DEPOSIT/PAYMENTS AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.