Fifteen training places. One closing date: 16 November 2026. If you live in the Amandelbult host communities near Thabazimbi, or you are a beneficiary of a permanent mine employee, this could be your way into mining. But here is the hard truth: many applicants lose out because of missing documents, not low marks. Stamped proof of residence can take weeks to arrange, so start today. This guide walks you through the Valterra Learner Miner Learnership, step by step.
What is this learnership?
Valterra Platinum is offering a Learner Miner Learnership Program at its Amandelbult Complex in Thabazimbi, Limpopo. It is open to eligible unemployed people from the Amandelbult host communities and/or beneficiaries.
You will study theory, get practical mining exposure, and receive mentoring and coaching for 24 to 30 months. You will also prepare for the DMRE Blasting Certificate examinations.
Quick facts
- Employer: Valterra Platinum
- Programme: Learner Miner Learnership Program
- Location: Amandelbult Complex, Thabazimbi, Limpopo
- Places: 15 external candidates
- Target group: Eligible unemployed Amandelbult host-community members and/or beneficiaries
- Duration: 24 to 30 months
- Support: Stipend, theory, practical exposure, mentoring and coaching
- Closing date: 16 November 2026 (no closing time given)
- How to apply: The employer’s online SmartRecruiters form
Who can apply?
This learnership is for a specific group. Good marks alone will not make you eligible. You must:
- Be unemployed.
- Belong to the host community and/or beneficiary group.
- Hold a Grade 12 certificate with a Bachelor Pass.
- Be a South African citizen with a valid ID.
- Meet the host-community residence requirement.
- Be medically fit for the role and working environment.
- Have good communication skills.
- Have no criminal record.
Do not assume that beneficiary status removes the residence condition. The advert invites host-community members and/or beneficiaries, but the minimum requirements also mention living in host communities.
If you are a beneficiary living elsewhere, or you are unsure whether your area qualifies, ask the recruitment team through the official route before you rely on your eligibility.
A note on the Maths requirement
The advert says: “60% Maths Literacy – 50% pure Maths will be advantageous”. The punctuation is unclear. It does not show which mark is required and which is only an advantage.
Keep your real subject name and percentage visible on your certificate. If your results do not clearly fit, ask for clarification. Do not treat this sentence as two confirmed entry routes.
No age limit or previous mining experience is required. There is also no named list of qualifying communities and no start date given.
What will you gain?
Learner miner training mixes classroom theory with real workplace learning. Competent Miners will mentor you as you build skills for a Miner role.
During the programme, you will:
- Take part in structured training and development.
- Complete learning activities, assessments and logbooks.
- Follow safety, health, environmental and quality rules.
- Grow through practical workplace training.
- Prepare for the DMRE Blasting Certificate examinations.
Keep your logbook and assessment deadlines organised. Ask your mentor when something is unclear. Remember: exam preparation does not mean a certificate is automatic.
A stipend is listed, but the amount and payment schedule are not given. Accommodation, transport and relocation help are not mentioned either. Confirm these before accepting a place or budgeting.
If you complete the programme, you may be considered for the company’s talent pipeline for future entry-level Miner roles. This depends on operational needs and does not guarantee permanent employment.
Valterra Platinum says employment-equity preferences may guide selection. It also describes support and accommodation for people with disabilities, alongside the medical fitness requirement.
Documents you need before you start
Prepare the full set before you open the form. The employer says incomplete submissions will be declined. Uploading only your CV is not enough.
- CV: include a working cellphone number and email address.
- Grade 12 certificate: with a Bachelor Pass.
- Proof of residence: for host-community residents, stamped by the relevant tribal office or municipality.
- Dependency confirmation: for beneficiaries, a letter confirming you depend on a permanent employee.
- ID copy: a copy of your South African ID.
The residence proof must carry the official stamp. A paper showing your address without the tribal-office or municipality stamp may not count.
If you fit both the residence and beneficiary descriptions, prepare proof for both. Do not swap your residence proof for the dependency letter without asking first.
No template, certification rule, document age limit or upload order is stated. Use clear, complete copies and follow any instructions shown on the form.
Before uploading, open each file yourself. Check that names, certificate details, the address and the stamp are readable, and that no page is cut off.
How to apply step by step
- Confirm your eligibility and evidence. Check your community or beneficiary position, your Bachelor Pass, and all supporting documents.
- Open the official Valterra Learner Miner programme page. Confirm it is the Amandelbult role, then select “I’m interested” to reach the form.
- Complete your profile. Type your details manually, or check the details filled from your CV. Make sure both email entries match.
- Upload your CV and education details. Keep your CV within the visible 10 MB limit. PDF and Word formats are accepted. Enter only experience and qualifications you actually hold.
- Select “Next” and finish the remaining stages. Answer any further questions and upload the documents requested.
- Review everything. Check that the residence stamp is visible, beneficiary proof is included where relevant, and every attachment is present.
- Read the recruitment privacy information and submit. Save any confirmation or reference the system gives you.
Reaching “Next” is not the same as finishing. The profile screen is one stage only. Keep going until the system confirms your submission is complete.
Submit well before 16 November 2026. No closing time or feedback deadline is stated, so do not count on the form staying open until midnight.
What the first screen asks for
You can fill your profile manually. You can also autofill from your CV or use LinkedIn, but LinkedIn is not the only route. Get ready to provide:
- First name and last name.
- Email address and email confirmation (these are required).
- City and phone number, with the correct country code.
- Education details: institution, major, degree, school location, description and study dates.
- Your CV for the Resume section.
- A short optional message to the hiring team.
Social profile and website fields are shown, but they are not compulsory. The “Degree” field does not mean you need a university degree. Enter your actual school qualification.
If you use autofill, compare every extracted detail against your CV before you continue.
Tips to improve your chances
- Get your stamped proof of residence early. Tribal offices and municipalities can take time.
- Check your Matric certificate now. If you need a replacement, order it soon.
- If you are a beneficiary, ask the permanent employee early for the dependency confirmation.
- Scan every document clearly. Blurry scans get applications declined.
- Submit days before the deadline, not hours.
- Use a phone number and email you check daily.
Where can you find more training options?
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Questions you may still have
Who is this learnership for?
It targets host-community members and/or beneficiaries, and the minimum requirements also mention host-community residence. If your situation differs, confirm eligibility through the official recruitment route first.
What qualification do I need?
A Grade 12 certificate with a Bachelor Pass. The subject-mark wording needs careful reading, so ask for clarification if your results leave you unsure.
What proof of residence is accepted?
Host-community residents must provide a document stamped by the relevant tribal office or municipality. Check that the stamp is present and readable before uploading.
What is the dependency confirmation?
It is required for people entering as beneficiaries. It must confirm your dependence on a permanent employee. Prepare your other relevant documents as well.
How long is it, and will I be paid?
The programme runs for 24 to 30 months and includes a stipend. The amount, start date and payment timetable are not provided.
Your next steps
Confirm your community or beneficiary eligibility, get the correct stamped residence proof, and gather every relevant document. Then complete all the online stages before 16 November 2026, and keep a record of your submission.
Only 15 places are open, and many people will apply. But if your documents are complete and early, you are already ahead of most. Take it one step at a time. You can do this.
About the author
Itumeleng Ndlovu is the Founder and Managing Editor of SETA Careers, an independent South African platform dedicated to publishing accurate information about learnerships, bursaries, internships, and skills development programmes. She researches and verifies updates from official government departments, SETAs, TVET colleges, and accredited institutions. Her goal is to simplify complex career information so South African students and job seekers can decide with confidence. Contact: [email protected]