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Seriti Engineering Learnership 2025 – Khutala Colliery, Mpumalanga

Are you passionate about engineering and eager to build a skilled trade career in the mining industry? Seriti is now accepting applications for its External Engineering Learnership (18.2) at Khutala Colliery.

This fixed-term learnership offers individuals the chance to become qualified artisans in critical trades—complete with both theoretical education and practical on-site training.

Listing Reference: KHT042/25GS
Location: Khutala Colliery, eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Learnership
Remuneration: Stipend (market-related)
Employment Equity: Yes – priority for Khutala host community residents
Closing Date: 6 May 2025 seritiza.simplify.hrCareer Drive

Learnership Overview

Seriti’s programme is designed to help learners become qualified artisans in vital engineering disciplines that support mining operations.

Trades Available:

  • Boilermaker
  • Fitter
  • Auto Electrician
  • Electrician
  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Instrument Mechanician seritiza.simplify.hr

Successful candidates will complete theoretical training and gain valuable hands-on experience, positioning them to write their trade test and qualify as skilled artisans seritiza.simplify.hr.

Who Should Apply?

This learnership targets unemployed youth from Khutala’s host communities who are keen to launch their engineering careers in mining.

Educational Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with Mathematics (not Literacy) and Physical Science, each with at least an E symbol (40%), or
  • N2 Certification with four trade-specific subjects.
    Specific subject requirements vary by trade—examples include:
    • Boilermaker: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Plating & Structural Steel Drawing, Plater Trade Theory
    • Fitter: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing, Fitting & Machining Theory
    • Auto Electrician: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics, Motor Electrical or Electrical Trade Theory
      (Similar structured requirements exist for Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, Instrument Mechanician) seritiza.simplify.hrCareer Drive

Other essential criteria include:

  • Willingness to undergo psychometric testing
  • Physical fitness and ability to obtain a Certificate of Fitness
  • Availability for shift work, standby duties, and call-outs
  • Strong fault-finding skills, self-motivation, and innovation under pressure
  • No criminal record
  • Preferably, a valid K53 driver’s license and prior mining experience seritiza.simplify.hrCareer Drive

Learner Responsibilities & Benefits

As a learner artisan, you’ll be expected to:

  • Complete all theoretical modules and practical site rotations
  • Adhere to stringent safety and operational protocols
  • Report equipment faults reliably and support maintenance work
  • Collaborate with qualified artisans and participate in assessments and inductions
  • Demonstrate discipline and commitment throughout the programme Find Jobs, Share Jobs, Grow Together

Benefits include structured training, trade qualifications, and hands-on experience in an operational mining environment—providing a strong foundation for artisan-level careers in the sector.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit the following (certified within the last 3 months):

  1. PDF CV
  2. South African ID
  3. Academic qualifications or N2 certificate
  4. Driver’s licence (if applicable)
  5. Proof of residence (to confirm Khutala host community status) seritiza.simplify.hrFind Jobs, Share Jobs, Grow Together

Tips for a strong application:

  • Clearly state which trade discipline you are applying for.
  • Use Google Chrome for uploading documents to avoid technical issues.
  • Incomplete applications or missing documentation are disqualified.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Selections are aligned with Employment Equity targets. seritiza.simplify.hrFind Jobs, Share Jobs, Grow Together

Why This Learnership Matters

  • Specialised artisan training in key trades—boilermaking, fitters, electricians, etc.
  • Combines theory and practical mining operations experience
  • Helps build engineering capacity within the local community
  • Opens career progression pathways in mining engineering
  • Preferential selection supports community empowerment and skills development