Northam Booysendal Platinum Mine has officially opened applications for its Boilermaker Learnership (18.2) 2026 intake, creating a solid opportunity for young South Africans who want to enter one of the country’s most critical engineering trades.
This is not a casual skills programme. It is a structured, employer-backed learnership that combines formal technical training with real workplace exposure at an operating platinum mine. For candidates who meet the requirements, it offers a direct pathway into scarce artisanal skills within the mining and engineering sector.
About Northam Booysendal Platinum Mine
Northam Platinum is one of South Africa’s leading platinum group metals producers, with Booysendal Mine operating across Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The mine plays a key role in developing technical skills by investing in learnerships that support transformation, youth employment, and long-term industry sustainability.
Through accredited trade learnerships, Northam develops competent artisans who can meet the safety, quality, and productivity standards required in modern mining operations.
About the Boilermaker Learnership (18.2)
The Boilermaker Learnership (18.2) is a nationally recognised trade learnership designed to train learners in boiler-making theory and practical application. Successful learners gain hands-on experience in fabrication, welding, structural steel work, and maintenance within a heavy industrial mining environment.
Learners are trained under qualified artisans and exposed to real production conditions, ensuring that skills developed during the programme are directly aligned with industry needs.
Learnership Overview
Programme Name: Boilermaker Learnership (18.2)
Reference Number: BDHR02/26
Company: Northam Platinum – Booysendal Mine
Location: Limpopo and Mpumalanga (Booysendal Area)
Field of Study: Boilermaker
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 or NCV Level 4
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements listed below. Failure to meet even one requirement may result in automatic disqualification.
Educational Requirements
Applicants must have completed Grade 12 or NCV Level 4 and must also have passed the following N2 subjects:
N2 Mathematics
N2 Engineering Science
N2 Plater Theory
N2 Plater and Structural Steel Drawing
These subjects are compulsory. Applications from candidates who do not have all the listed subjects are unlikely to be considered.
Commitment to Training
Applicants must be willing to commit fully to the duration of the learnership as outlined in the official learnership agreement. The programme requires discipline, consistency, and the ability to work in a physically demanding mining environment while adhering to strict safety standards.
Documents You Must Submit
Incomplete applications are one of the most common reasons for rejection. Make sure all required documents are included.
Your application must include:
A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae
Certified copy of your South African ID
Certified copies of all qualifications and academic results
All certifications should be clear and legible.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email.
Prepare your CV and supporting documents, ensure all documents are certified, and email your full application to:
HRapplicationsBD@norplats.co.za
Your email subject line must clearly state the job title and reference number:
Boilermaker Learnership (18.2) – BDHR02/26
Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 21 January 2026.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
What Happens After Submission
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 21 days after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Conclusion
The Northam Booysendal Platinum Mine Boilermaker Learnership (18.2) 2026 intake offers a rare opportunity to gain a recognised trade qualification while working in a real mining environment. For candidates who meet the strict subject requirements and are serious about building a long-term career as a boilermaker, this learnership provides a strong foundation for future employment in the mining and engineering sectors.
