Vergenoeg Mining Learnerships (Komdraai, Mpumalanga) South Africa 2022 – 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
31 January 2022.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:
Vergenoeg Mining (PTY) Ltd is the only mining company within the country and the largest in the world to produce fluorspar, with a growing production capacity of various metallurgical grades as well as acid grade fluorspar. The company owes its profitability to its excellent and local team as well as its unique mineral deposit and years of experience within the industry. Vergenoeg Mining has mineral resources of more than 122 million tons - this allows the company to cover both export needs as well as the needs of the country- as such the company has also developed a large, global, and loyal customer base and is the prefered supplier for the domestic market.
DETAILS ABOUT THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:
Location: Komdraai, Mpumalanga
Number of positions available: 7
Vergenoeg Mining (PTY) Ltd has created a number of learnership opportunities as part of its skills development contribution. As such, the learnership programmes' main aim is to grant the company's employees with an opportunity to further enhance their skills and gain further experience within various aspects of the mining sector.
The learnership programme's being offered are as follows:
- Boilermaker learnership (Number of positions available: 2)
- Fitter learnership (Number of positions available: 1)
- Electrician learnership (Number of positions available: 1)
- Rigger learnership (Number of positions available: 1)
- Mining/ Blasting learnership (Number of positions available: 2)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Must have completed Matric or N2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% for Mathematics and Science
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
- Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Must be literate
- Must have excellent numeracy skills
- Must NOT have previously participated in another learnership opportunity
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE LEARNERSHIP POSITION:
Applications must be emailed to: recruitment@vergenoeg.co.za
Applicants should put the relevant reference number in the email subject:
- Boilermaker learnership - Reference Number: VMC/BOI
- Fitter learnership - Reference Number: VMC/FIT
- Electrician learnership - Reference Number: VMC/ELE
- Rigger learnership - Reference Number: VMC/RIG
- Mining/ Blasting learnership - Reference Number: VMC/BLA
Attach the following documents to your application email:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae
- A certified copy of your Identity Document (no older than 3 months)
- Certified copies of your qualifications (no older than 3 months)
- Proof of academic transcript/ letter on the letterhead of your institution confirming the completion of your studies (only applicable on applicants who have NOT yet received their qualifications)
Please note:
- Should you be applying for more than one discipline, please submit separate applications with the relevant documentation and reference number.
- Preference will be given to local community members and those residing near Vergenoeg Mines.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Candidates who have previously participated in an internship/ learnership programme at Vergenoeg Mining will NOT be considered.
- If you have not heard a response within 21 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
CONTACT THE PROGRAMME PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this learnership programme, please contact Vergenoeg Mining directly:
Human Resources Department
Telephone number: 012 723 7018/ 012 723 7036