Job title: Apprenticeship
Location: Springs
Closing date: 11 march 2026
Implants
START YOUR CAREER IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Are you a motivated mechanical engineering student who wants to work in fitting and machining? Students who fit the requirements are encouraged to apply to Impala Platinum Refineries’ Fitting program, which includes the Machining Engineering Learnership Program.
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 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).
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
- 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
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
Based in Springs, Gauteng, Implats is committed to skill improvement, talent development, and transformation. This structured learnership provides the technical instruction, workplace exposure, and certification required to become a fitter artisan.
