Assmang (Black Rock Mine Operations) is inviting applications for the Plumber – Learnership Engineering. This opportunity is based at Black Rock Mine Operations in the Northern Cape, approximately 80km north-west of Kuruman.
At a glance
- Sponsor/Employer: Assmang (Black Rock Mine Operations)
- Programme type: Learnership (Engineering – Plumber)
- Location: Black Rock Mine Operations, Northern Cape
- Closing date: 01 March 2026
- Advert reference: assmn_000736
- Last verified: 22 February 2026
What this opportunity is
This is an engineering learnership aligned to the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) approach to learnerships and unit standards. As you become competent in prescribed unit standards, credits are recorded and a certificate is issued on completion. A formal trade test is required at the end of the learnership.
Eligibility requirements
- N2 with the following subjects: Mathematics (not Maths Literacy), Engineering/Building Science, Building Drawing, Plumbing Theory.
- Grade 12 certificate (Maths & Science) (required).
- N2/N3 Engineering studies (required).
- Valid Driver’s Licence Code B/EB (advantageous).
- Must obtain Dover “B” symbol (required).
- Must pass the Technical Test Battery assessment (required).
- English literacy and good written/verbal communication skills.
What you’ll do / learn
- Structured learning against prescribed unit standards for the mining sector (MQA-aligned).
- Practical workplace exposure at a mining operation while completing learning tasks and assessments.
- Preparation towards meeting requirements for a formal trade test at the end of the programme.
Application checklist
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- Updated CV.
- Certified copies of qualifications (including Grade 12 and N2/N3 results).
- Any additional documents requested by the online application portal.
About the sponsor
The Assmang recruitment portal describes Black Rock Mine as situated in the Kalahari Manganese Field, which contains a large share of the world’s known high-grade manganese resource. View Assmang’s official recruitment portal.
Scam warning and how to confirm legitimacy
Apply only via the official Assmang application portal. Never pay anyone to “secure” a learnership. If someone requests money, treat it as a red flag and verify the advert by checking the Assmang listing directly.
How this opportunity was verified
We verified this learnership by checking the official Assmang vacancy page (advert reference assmn_000736) and confirming the closing date is still in the future. Last verified: 22 February 2026.
How to apply
- Open the official Assmang vacancy page using the button below.
- Create an applicant profile (or log in) and complete the online application.
- Upload your CV and certified documents.
- Submit before the closing date.