Want a steady salary and a recognised trade certificate in the booming mining and refinery sector? The Impala Platinum Holdings Boilermaker Engineering Learnership Programme opens a pathway to a skilled career that pays you while you learn. If you’re ready to start in August 2026 and finish in March 2026, this is the opportunity you shouldn’t miss.
Impala Platinum Holdings is hiring learners from all South Africa who are ready to become qualified boilermakers. The programme runs for 42 months at their refineries in Springs, Gauteng, and it blends classroom lessons with hands‑on work in real industrial plants.
Who Should Apply?
- Education: You must have completed N2 or NCV Level 4 in Boilermaking.
- N2 Subjects: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Structural Steel Drawing, and Plater Trade Theory.
- Basic knowledge: You should understand basic boilermaking principles.
- Health: You need to be medically fit to work in a refinery environment.
- Additional tests: You may be asked to sit for psychometric assessments.
What You’ll Gain
During the 42‑month programme you’ll learn:
- Structural steel fabrication and installation.
- Maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Fabrication techniques used in industrial settings.
- Safe working practices in mining and refinery plants.
- Hands‑on boilermaking and engineering skills.
You’ll work in both the Base Metals Refinery (BMR) and the Precious Metals Refinery (PMR). At the end, you’ll sit a Boilermaker Trade Test, earning a national artisan qualification accredited by the Mining Qualifications Authority.
How to Apply – Step by Step
- Prepare one combined PDF containing:
- Updated CV.
- Copy of your South African ID.
- Academic qualifications.
- Statement of results.
- Submit the PDF through the official application link: Apply Online for the Implats Boilermaker Learnership Programme 2026.
- Make sure your application is complete; incomplete files won’t be considered.
- Wait for the selection process, which may include a psychometric test.
Practical Tips to Boost Your Chances
Many applicants struggle with weak CVs that don’t highlight relevant trade subjects. From experience, most successful candidates:
- List their N2 subjects clearly under education.
- Show any hands‑on training or volunteer work in metalwork or engineering.
- Proofread their CV for spelling mistakes.
- Submit all required documents in one tidy PDF.
Remember, Impala Platinum Holdings does not charge any application or recruitment fees. If anyone asks you to pay, treat it as a scam.
Next Steps – Apply Before It’s Too Late
Applications close on 11 March 2026. If this is your first time applying, don’t worry – the key is to follow the steps above and present your qualifications clearly. Good luck, and take that first step toward a secure, skilled future.