Mafube Coal invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Engineering Learnership Programme 2025 / 2026.
Location: Mafube Coal (Opencast Mine), ±37 km east of Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa
About Mafube Coal
Mafube Coal is a 50/50 joint venture between Thungela Resources and Exxaro Resources, operating a major opencast mine that supplies primarily to the export market.
The company provides:
- Excellent career growth opportunities
- A culture of continuous learning and innovation
- Competitive remuneration for learners who successfully complete the programme
Learnership Streams & Reference Numbers
You can apply for one of the following trades:
- Electrical — REF: MAF 01 ELEC
- Fitter — REF: MAF 02 FIT
- Instrumentation — REF: MAF 03 INST
- Rigger — REF: MAF 04 RIG
- Plater — REF: MAF 05 PLAT
What the Learnership Entails
The programme includes:
- Theoretical and practical training at CTC
- Structured on-the-job training on site
- Completion of all modules, assessments, and trade test requirements
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following:
- South African citizen
- Grade 12 plus N2 / Technical qualification with relevant trade subjects
- Knowledge of Safety Systems, Regulations, and Standards
- Able and willing to work shifts, standby, and call-outs when required
- Certificate of fitness (or ability to obtain one)
- Valid driver’s licence
Required N2 Subjects by Trade
Electrician
- Maths
- Engineering Science
- Industrial Electronics
- Electrical Trade Theory
Fitter
- Maths
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Drawing
- Fitter & Turning Trade Theory
Instrumentation
- Maths
- Engineering Science
- Industrial Electronics
- Instrumentation Trade Theory
Plater
- Maths
- Engineering Science
- Plater Structural Steel Drawing
- Plater Trade Theory
Rigger
- Maths
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Drawing
- Rigging Trade Theory
Responsibilities
As a learner, you will be expected to:
- Attend and complete all theoretical and workplace components
- Meet performance standards, modules, and assessments required for the trade test
How to Apply For Mafube Coal Engineering Learnerships 2025 / 2026?
Applicants must send their applications via email:
Email: [email protected]
What to Attach (certified within 3 months):
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified qualifications / academic results
Important:
- Indicate the discipline and REF number in your email subject line (e.g., Application – Electrician – MAF 01 ELEC – John Mokoena).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Conclusion
The Mafube Coal Engineering Learnerships 2025 / 2026 offer young South Africans a chance to build a career in mining and engineering trades while gaining valuable technical training and hands-on experience.
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