Valterra Platinum – Engineering Cadet Training Programme

Valterra Platinum is inviting qualifying young people from its listed host-community clusters and eligible dependants of permanent employees to apply for the Engineering Cadet Training Programme at the Amandelbult Complex in Limpopo.

The programme is intended for applicants between 18 and 35 years old who have completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and Natural Science, or an N3 qualification containing four trade-specific subjects.

Important: Applicants must have no previous mining work experience and must be able to pass an underground medical-fitness assessment. Applications without all the required supporting documents will not be considered.

At a glance

What this programme is

This is a contract-based engineering cadet training opportunity linked to Valterra Platinum’s Amandelbult Complex and its Social Labour Plan commitments.

The programme is intended to provide eligible young people with training and exposure connected to engineering activities in a mining environment.

The official advert does not identify the individual engineering trades, training provider, programme duration, qualification title, NQF level or assessment structure. Applicants should not assume that the programme is an apprenticeship or that it leads to a particular trade qualification unless Valterra Platinum confirms this during the recruitment process.

Minimum requirements

• Be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Have completed Grade 12 or an appropriate N3 qualification.
• Have no previous mining work experience.
• Meet the stated host-community or employee-beneficiary requirements.
• Be able to undergo and pass an underground medical-fitness assessment.
• Submit all compulsory supporting documents.
• Provide accurate contact details and an active email address.

The official vacancy does not expressly state an unemployment requirement, citizenship requirement, driver’s licence requirement or gender restriction.

Education requirements

Applicants need at least one of the following:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Natural Science, as stated in the official advert.
• An N3 certificate containing four trade-specific subjects.

The official vacancy does not state minimum subject percentages or identify the specific engineering trades linked to the N3 subjects.

Applicants should upload the complete certificate showing all subjects and results. Do not apply using incomplete or altered academic records.

Medical and workplace requirements

Applicants must be prepared to undergo an underground medical-fitness assessment. Passing this assessment may be required before final placement.

The assessment is intended to determine whether an applicant can safely perform duties in an underground mining environment. Applicants should answer all medical questions honestly during the recruitment process.

Do not include unnecessary confidential medical information in your CV. Provide medical information only through an authorised occupational-health process when requested.

Required application documents

Every application must contain the following:

• An updated CV containing your contact details and email address.
• A certified copy of your identity document.
• A certified copy of your Grade 12 or N3 certificate.
• Certification completed through the South African Police Service.
• Stamped proof of residence for host-community applicants.
• Confirmation of dependency for applicants applying as employee beneficiaries.
• An affidavit where the beneficiary and permanent employee have different surnames.

Document warning: Valterra Platinum states that CVs submitted without the relevant supporting documents will not be considered.

Proof-of-residence requirement

Host-community applicants must submit proof of residence carrying the stamp of the relevant tribal office or municipality.

Use a legitimate and current document confirming where you live. Do not submit an address belonging to another person or claim residence in a community where you do not genuinely live.

Candidate numbers and allocation

The number of candidates recruited will be determined by the applicable Social Labour Plan and the community allocation established by Valterra Platinum’s Social Performance Department.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection. Available opportunities may be distributed according to the approved community-allocation process.

Stipend and employment after the programme

The official vacancy does not state whether cadets will receive a stipend, salary, accommodation, transport, meals or employee benefits.

The position is advertised as a contract opportunity, but the contract duration and starting date are not provided.

The vacancy does not promise permanent employment, an apprenticeship, a trade test or another position after completion of the programme.

Application checklist

• Confirm that you are between 18 and 35 years old.
• Confirm that you have no previous mining work experience.
• Check that your Grade 12 subjects or N3 subjects meet the stated requirements.
• Update your CV with a working cellphone number and email address.
• Obtain a SAPS-certified copy of your identity document.
• Obtain a SAPS-certified copy of your Grade 12 or N3 certificate.
• Prepare stamped proof of residence if applying through a host community.
• Prepare confirmation of dependency if applying as an employee beneficiary.
• Add an affidavit if your surname differs from the employee’s surname.
• Check that every scanned page is clear and readable.
• Complete the official online application form accurately.
• Submit before the closing date.

Need assistance preparing your CV or application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Valterra Platinum

Valterra Platinum is an integrated producer of platinum group metals with mining and processing operations in Southern Africa. Its activities cover the PGM value chain from mining and concentration to smelting, refining and global marketing.

Learn more through the official Valterra Platinum website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Submit by 2 October 2026 where possible.
• Do not wait until the deadline to obtain certified documents.
• Check that SAPS certification stamps and dates are readable.
• Use the same name and identity details on every document.
• Make sure your proof of residence has the required official stamp.
• Use a professional email address that you check regularly.
• Keep copies of every document submitted.
• Save confirmation that your application was successfully submitted.

Common application mistakes

• Applying without the required Grade 12 subjects or N3 subjects.
• Failing to include SAPS-certified copies.
• Uploading an identity document without the qualification certificate.
• Submitting unstamped proof of residence.
• Failing to provide confirmation of dependency when applying as a beneficiary.
• Omitting the affidavit where surnames differ.
• Providing blurred, cropped or unreadable documents.
• Claiming residence in an eligible community where you do not live.
• Failing to disclose previous mining work experience.
• Submitting after the official closing date.

Scam warning

Apply only through Valterra Platinum’s official recruitment platform or obtain assistance from the authorised Northam application hub.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, medical assessment, training or programme placement.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not trust anyone who guarantees selection in exchange for money.
• Confirm that the programme is Engineering Cadet Training Programme at Amandelbult Complex.
• Confirm that the official SmartRecruiters vacancy number is 744000150699168.
• Upload your identity document and qualifications only through the secure official recruitment process.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified using the official Valterra Platinum SmartRecruiters listing for the Engineering Cadet Training Programme at Amandelbult Complex.

The official listing confirmed the host-community clusters, beneficiary requirements, age requirement, educational requirements, lack of previous mining experience, underground medical assessment, compulsory documents, application-support hub and closing date.

The advert does not state the programme duration, stipend, individual engineering trades, training provider, qualification title, NQF level, number of available positions or programme starting date.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Valterra Platinum application page below.
2. Confirm that the title is Engineering Cadet Training Programme.
3. Confirm that the location is Amandelbult Complex, Thabazimbi, Limpopo.
4. Read the complete eligibility and document requirements.
5. Prepare your CV with accurate contact details and an active email address.
6. Prepare SAPS-certified copies of your identity document and qualification.
7. Add stamped proof of residence if applying through a host community.
8. Add confirmation of dependency and an affidavit where applicable.
9. Select the option indicating that you are interested in applying.
10. Complete the online application form accurately.
11. Upload all required documents and check that they are readable.
12. Review and submit before the closing date.

Application closing date

The official closing date is 3 October 2026.

The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 2 October 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of certification, document or technical problems.