UMK (United Manganese of Kalahari) offers Engineering Learnerships, specifically for Mining & Mineral Processing.
Open fields:
Electrician learnership
Diesel Mechanic learnership
applications recently closing around mid-December 2025 for the 2026 intake, targeting youth in the JTG District with Grade 12 (Maths & Science) for hands-on mining experience in blasting, drilling, and safety. Applicants need to be local residents (Joe Morolong Municipality) and medically fit for mining, applying via email to
Recruitment@umk.co.za or specific portals, focusing on skills development for a mining career. Key Details:
- Opportunity: Mining&Mineral learnership (18.2).
- Who: Unemployed South African youth.
- Where: John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District / Joe Morolong Municipality.
- When (Application): Closed around December 16, 2025.
- Focus: Real mining environments, technical skills, safety.
Requirements (General):
- Grade 12 with Maths & Physical Science.
- Residency in JTG District / Joe Morolong.
- Medically fit for mining.
- Good communication & technical ability.
What You Learn:
- Hands-on experience in blasting, drilling, excavation, and safety procedures.
- Preparation for real mining environments, developing technical and soft skills.
Closing date:16 December 2025
Email:Recruitment@umk.co.za