EXXARO BELFAST COAL – SECTION 18.2 ENGINEERING LEARNERSHIP 2026

Company: Exxaro Resources – Belfast Coal Business Unit: Exxaro Belfast Coal Programme: Section 18.2 Engineering Learnership Location: Belfast, Mpumalanga Positions: Engineering learnerships

1. Available opportunities

Important: The poster heading says Engineering Learnership x3, but the individual positions add up to 4 (1 + 2 + 1). Applicants should confirm this with Exxaro.

2. Minimum requirements

A. Diesel Mechanic – 1 position

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12, NCV Level 4 or N2.

• Four passed subjects, including:

  • Diesel or Motor Trade Theory.

  • Engineering Science.

  • Engineering Drawing.

  • Mathematics.

B. Fitting and Machining – 2 positions

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12, NCV Level 4 or N2.

• Four passed subjects, including:

  • Fitting Theory.

  • Engineering Science.

  • Engineering Drawing.

  • Mathematics.

C. Electrical – 1 position

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12, NCV Level 4 or N3.

• Four passed subjects, including:

  • Electrical or Motor Electrical Trade Theory.

  • Engineering Science.

  • Engineering Drawing / Industrial Electronics.

  • Mathematics.

3. Who can apply?

• Unemployed youth.

• Must reside within the Emakhazeni Local Municipality.

• Applicants living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This is an important requirement: living elsewhere in Mpumalanga does not automatically qualify you.

4. Selection process

Candidates may undergo the following assessments:

1. Selection process and verification.

2. Psychometric evaluation.

3. Interviews.

4. Medical evaluation.

Passing the selection process does not guarantee placement in the learnership.

5. How to apply

Applications must be emailed to:

Email subject line: Use the keyword for the position you are applying for.

Examples:

• Diesel Mech

• Fitting and Machining

• Electrical

I recommend attaching:

• Updated CV.

• Certified Matric certificate.

• Certified N2/N3/NVC Level 4 certificates and statements of results, where applicable.

• Certified ID copy.

• Proof of residence within Emakhazeni Local Municipality.

The poster does not specify document certification requirements, so check before submitting.

6. Important dates

7. Why this opportunity is important

• Provides structured engineering training in the mining industry.

• Offers practical workplace experience.

• Develops technical skills in mechanical, electrical or diesel mechanics.

• Gives unemployed youth an opportunity to develop their artisan career.

• Can help build experience towards future artisan qualifications and trade development.

My recommendation: If you have N2 Mechanical, N2 Electrical or the relevant NCV Level 4 qualification, check your subjects carefully against the requirements before applying. Mathematics is specifically required.