Anglo American: Kumba Iron Ore Learnerships (Kathu, Northern Cape) South Africa 2021 - 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

30 April 2021.
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 LEARNERSHIPS:

Anglo American is a mining company that is dedicated to making a change for host communities, consumers, colleagues and our planet that is positive and ever-lasting. They achieve this by continuously searching for new and innovative ways to do things, challenging the status quo, working towards prosperous outcomes, and innovating with a purpose. Anglo American aims to ensure that a more responsible and safer way of demonstrating integrity, working, preserving the planet and caring is met. Owing to this, they ensure their products are processed in a sustainable manner, using less energy and water, and practising more precise extraction technologies.

Kumba Iron Ore is one of South African's leaders in first-class iron ore, which is used in construction, manufacturing, and composing steel all across the world. The business activities at Kumba Iron Ore range from exploration to processing, mining, shipping, blending, selling, and marketing. Kumba Iron Ore has mining operations all around the country, such as the Northern Cape; its port operation taking in Western Cape and Saldanha Bay; as well as its head office located in Centurion, Gauteng. Kumba Iron Ore sticks to its key values and purposes by ensuring high performance from its company whilst also taking meaningful action. They aim to improve the lives of all people by re-establishing mining operations and ensuring that the minerals that make modern life easier and possible are regularly delivered.

DETAILS ABOUT THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Kathu, Northern Cape
Duration: 3 years

Anglo American, along with the Kumba Iron Ore Business Unit is offering various 3-year Learnership enrichment programmes at Sishen Mine. Learnerships are being offered in these sectors:

Electrical
Diesel Mechanic
Fitter
Millwright
Plater/ Welder
Transportation Electrician

The aim of the programme is to help candidates develop their skills with training both in the classroom and on the job at Sishen Mine. The candidates will be able to enhance their potential and establish a plan that will make a difference in the future. Kumba Iron Ore aims to aid candidates in discovering their true potential and honing their skills as professional Artisan.

Lay-out of the programme:

1st year: The candidate will engage in institutional training at Sivos, Technical Training Centre
2nd year: The candidate will gain core/ on-the-job training at Sishen mine
3rd year: The candidates will successfully complete the trade test

What Anglo American is offering you:

A competitive Salary
A benefits package
A work environment that offers many opportunities to learn and grow
Technical training leadership programmes

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:

Electrical Learnership: must have completed an N2 qualification with Mathematics, Electrical Trade Theory, Engineering Science, and Industrial Electronics as subjects (minimum requirement)
Diesel Mechanic Learnership: must have completed an N2 qualification with Mathematics, Diesel Trade Theory, Engineering Science, and Engineering Drawings as subjects (minimum requirement)
Fitter Learnership: must have completed an N2 qualification with Mathematics, Fitting- and Machining Trade Theory, Engineering Science, and Engineering Drawings as subjects (minimum requirement)
Millwright Learnership: must have completed an N2 qualification with Mathematics, Electrical Trade Theory, Engineering Science, Fitting- and Machining Trade Theory, and Industrial Electronics as subjects (minimum requirement)
Plater/ Welder Learnership: must have completed an N2 qualification with Mathematics, Engineering Science, Plater’s Theory and Plating- and Structural Steel Drawings as subjects (minimum requirement)
Transportation Electrician Learnership: must have completed an N2 qualification with Mathematics, Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics and Auto Electrical Trade Theory as subjects (minimum requirement)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE LEARNERSHIP POSITIONS:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
Kumba Iron Ore Learnership: Electrical (Kathu, Northern Cape)
(Reference number: REF9129A)

Kumba Iron Ore Learnership: Diesel Mechanic (Kathu, Northern Cape)
(Reference number: REF9128Y)

Kumba Iron Ore Learnership: Fitter (Kathu, Northern Cape)
(Reference number: REF9127I)

Kumba Iron Ore Learnership: Millwright (Kathu, Northern Cape)
(Reference number: REF9130S)

Kumba Iron Ore Learnership: Plater/ Welder (Kathu, Northern Cape)
(Reference number: REF9131N)

Kumba Iron Ore Learnership: Transportation Electrician (Kathu, Northern Cape)
(Reference number: REF9441W)

Attach the following documents to your application:

An updated Curriculum Vitae (including your race, gender, contact numbers, and email address)
An original certified copy of your Identity Document
An original certified copy of your Driver's Licence
An original certified copy of the highest school grade you have passed
An original certified copy of your qualifications
Copies of subject certificates (if done at different times)
Any other relevant Documentation

Please note:
- Candidates will be required to pass an aptitude test, interview, and medical assessment before commencing the programme
- Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer, as such, they conduct their selection process in accordance with the guidelines of the Employment Equity Act
- Candidates from designated groups, labour sending areas, and Northern Cape will be given preference

CONTACT THE LEARNERSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this learnership programme, please visit Anglo American directly:
Careers FAQ's portal: https://www.angloamerican.com/careers/faqs