The Exxaro Business Administration Learnership is now open in Belfast, Mpumalanga, and applications close on 16 October 2026. If you have Matric and you are younger than 35, this is a real chance to gain 12 months of paid workplace experience with a major mining company. Before you rush in, read the details on the Exxaro Business Administration Learnership carefully. Two things catch many applicants by surprise: accommodation is not provided, and the stipend amount is not published. Many job seekers apply first and worry about costs later. Please plan your budget first, so a place on this programme does not slip away from you.
What is this learnership about?
Exxaro Resources Limited is offering this programme through its Belfast Coal business unit. These are the confirmed details:
- Programme: Business Administration Learnership
- Employer: Exxaro Resources Limited, Belfast Coal
- Location: Belfast, Mpumalanga
- Duration: 12 months, fixed contract
- Closing date: 16 October 2026
- Reference number: EXX261006-1
The listing does not include a daily task schedule or a training-module outline. If you are shortlisted, ask how the learning activities, workplace duties and assessments will fit together across the year.
Who can apply?
You must meet both of these requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- You must be younger than 35 years.
Two other factors can strengthen your application:
- Emakhazeni Municipality residents receive preference. This is a preference, not a rule that blocks others. If you live elsewhere, think early about how you will reach Belfast and where you will stay.
- A valid driver’s licence is an advantage. You can still apply without one.
Applicants living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Make sure your application reflects your qualifications and circumstances honestly, and upload whatever documents the portal asks for.
What will you gain?
You will complete a 12-month fixed-term contract and build practical experience in business administration at a large resources company. You will receive a monthly stipend, although the listing does not say how much. Treat any figure you hear from friends or social media with care until Exxaro confirms it. A learnership gives you skills, exposure and a work record. It does not guarantee a permanent job afterwards.
Can you cover the Belfast costs?
Many applicants struggle here, and it is better to know early. Exxaro does not provide accommodation, so you carry these costs yourself:
- Daily transport or fuel to and from the site.
- Rent, if you would need to move closer.
- Food and everyday living expenses.
Ask about the stipend amount and payment dates as you move through recruitment. Compare those numbers with your own budget before you accept any offer.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the official Exxaro application page. Confirm the Belfast Coal location and reference EXX261006-1.
- Select “Apply”. Create an account or sign in if the portal asks you to.
- Complete your profile. Have your CV and Matric details ready, and upload the requested documents.
- Check every field. Review your contact details, qualifications, residence information and attachments before you submit.
- Submit by 16 October 2026. The listing does not give a closing time, so start early and keep the confirmation the system provides.
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What happens during selection?
Exxaro lists these conditions:
- A successful selection process.
- Successful interviews.
- A psychometric assessment run by Exxaro. This is a test of how you think and solve problems.
- A medical fitness assessment run by Exxaro.
Follow the instructions and dates Exxaro sends you. Passing these steps does not automatically secure a place, so keep checking your messages and respond quickly to any further requests.
Tips to improve your chances
Competition for learnerships like this is strong, so the small things matter:
- Apply early, not on the last day.
- State your residence honestly, since Emakhazeni applicants receive preference.
- Keep certified copies of your Matric certificate and ID ready.
- Rest well before your psychometric and medical assessments.
- Quote the reference number in all your notes and emails so you can track this opportunity easily.
Other things worth knowing
The portal’s classification field says “Internship”, but the title and description describe a 12-month learnership. Use reference EXX261006-1 to make sure you follow the correct opportunity. The contract runs for 12 months, with no promise of permanent employment afterwards. Meeting the selection conditions also does not guarantee acceptance, so manage your expectations and keep applying for other opportunities in the meantime.
Your next step
Check that you have Matric, confirm you are younger than 35, and work out your travel and housing plan for Belfast. Then complete your application on the official portal before 16 October 2026, and keep reference EXX261006-1 with your records. If you prepare properly and submit early, you give yourself the best possible chance. Good luck.