Start your work-integrated learning journey: Mintek is offering a Work Integrated Learning placement within its technical divisions for students who need workplace experience to complete their qualifications.
At a glance
- Sponsor/Employer: Mintek
- Opportunity type: Work Integrated Learning (WIL) / Internship
- Location: Randburg, Gauteng (as per listing)
- Closing date: 05 March 2026
- Last verified: 23 February 2026
What this opportunity is
This placement is intended to provide practical work experience to students who require workplace experience to complete their qualifications. The listing notes placement is within Mintek’s technical divisions at its Randburg offices.
About the sponsor
Mintek is South Africa’s national mineral research organisation, established in 1934 by an Act of Parliament, and operates under the executive authority of the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. Check out the source: Mintek corporate profile, for more detailed information about Mintek.
Duties and responsibilities
Based on the official listing/notice, the opportunity includes:
- Workplace exposure in technical divisions (as assigned)
- Use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint as part of work tasks
- Complete assigned in‑service training requirements under supervision
What you’ll learn / gain
- Practical technical exposure in a scientific/research environment
- Workplace experience toward completing in-service training requirements
- Experience supporting professional teams and using workplace tools
Note: This opportunity does not guarantee permanent employment unless the official listing explicitly states otherwise.
Eligibility requirements
Make sure you meet the requirements below before applying:
Education
- Completed S4/S5 in Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering (as listed)
- Excellent academic record (minimum 60% academic average)
Experience
Not stated — so, check the official listing.
Other requirements
- South African citizen (as stated)
- Willing to undergo psychometric testing (may form part of the process)
- Able to arrange your own accommodation and travel to Mintek (as stated)
Application checklist
Prepare these documents before you apply (add/remove items only if the listing requires it).
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- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified academic record
- Certified in-service training letter from the university
- Certified copy of South African ID
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying without meeting the minimum requirements.
- Uploading unreadable documents (blurry photos instead of clear PDFs).
- Leaving your CV contact details incomplete (phone + email you actually check).
- Not following the required application method (portal vs email vs physical submission).
- Waiting until the final hours on closing day.
Scam warning and how to confirm legitimacy
Do not pay to apply. Legit employers and public institutions do not ask for “application fees” or payment to be shortlisted. Only use the official source links in this post, and verify directly on the sponsor’s official careers/communications channels if you’re unsure.
How this opportunity was verified
- We checked the official Mintek vacancy page (listing reference minte_000404) and captured the requirements and document list.
- We confirmed the closing date (05 March 2026) is still open as of 23 February 2026.
- We kept the official Mintek application page as the only application route in this post.
How to apply
- Open the official Mintek vacancy page using the button below.
- Register / log in and complete the online application.
- Upload all required documents (CV, certified academic record, in-service training letter, ID).
- Submit before the closing date.