Vergenoeg Mining Internships and Learnerships 2026 : 24 months of high-quality workplace experience

Vergenoeg Mining Company (Minersa Group) has officially opened applications for its 2026 External Internship and Learnership Programmes. These initiatives are designed to bridge the skills gap by providing unemployed youth and graduates with 24 months of high-quality workplace experience in the mining sector.
Located near Rust De Winter (Limpopo/Gauteng border), Vergenoeg is one of the world’s largest fluorspar mines, offering a unique environment for technical career growth.
1. External Internship Programme (24 Months)
This programme is aimed at unemployed Graduates who have completed their tertiary studies and need practical experience to become professionally competitive.
Available Internship Disciplines
| Discipline | Reference | No. of Posts |
| Finance Internship | VMC/Acc/2026 | 01 |
| Mechanical Engineering | VMC/Mech Eng/2026 | 01 |
| Electrical Engineering | VMC/Electr/2026 | 01 |
| Instrumentation/Electronics | VMC/Instru/2026 | 02 |
Internship Requirements:
- Appropriate 3-year Degree or National Diploma in the relevant discipline.
- Must be a graduate who has never participated in an internship programme before.
- Transport & Accommodation: Candidates must have their own transport and housing.
2. External Learnership Programme
The learnership intake is focused on developing Artisan and Technical skills through a combination of theory and on-site practical training.
Available Learnership Disciplines
| Discipline | Reference | No. of Posts |
| Boilermaker | Lea/Boiler-Ext/2026 | 02 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Lea/Die Mech-Ext/2026 | 02 |
| Fitter & Turner | Lea/Fit & Tur-Ext/2026 | 01 |
| Instrumentation | Lea/Instr-Ext/2026 | 01 |
| Mineral Processing | Lea/Min Proc-Ext/2026 | 02 |
| Rock Breaker | Lea/Roc Brea-Ext/2026 | 01 |
| Rigger | Lea/Rig-Ext/2026 | 01 |
Learnership Requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Science.
- Must have never participated in a learnership programme before.
🚀 Student Desk Expert Insight: Mining for Success
Vergenoeg Mining is a specialized environment. To stand out, keep these three factors in mind:
- Local Preference: Vergenoeg explicitly states that preference will be given to local communities surrounding the mine. If you live in the Waterberg or Hammanskraal regions, ensure your proof of residence is included.
- Certification Validity: Your certified copies (ID and Qualifications) must not be older than 3 months. Applications with expired certifications are often disqualified automatically in the mining sector.
- Separate Applications: If you are applying for more than one discipline, you must forward a separate application with a full set of documents for each area.
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How to Apply (Closing 23 March 2026)
All applications for both programmes must be submitted through the official Vergenoeg online portal.
- Official Website: https://vergenoegmine.com
- Technical Assistance: If you encounter issues with the website, contact RMG at 012 543 2971.
- Required Documents:
- Comprehensive CV.
- Certified ID document.
- Certified copies of qualifications (or academic transcript/letter of completion).
- Reference Numbers: You must indicate the specific Reference Number (e.g., VMC/Acc/2026) on your application.


Important Dates
- Open Date: 10 March 2026
- Closing Date: 23 March 2026 @ 12h00
Note: Vergenoeg Mining applies affirmative action principles. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you do not hear from the company within 21 days (Internships) or 3 months (Learnerships) of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.





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