Seriti Coal is currently seeking suitable candidates for its 2023 Engineering Learnership program at its Emalahleni location in Mpumalanga. If you’re interested in applying for this permanent position, it’s important to review the minimum qualifications and job requirements before submitting your application.
About Seriti Coal
Seriti Coal is a 91% black-owned South African mining company owned by Thebe Investments, Masimong Group, Community Investment Holdings, and Zungu Investments. The company was established in 2017 through the acquisition of the New Vaal, Kriel, and New Denmark mines from Anglo American. In June 2021, Seriti also acquired South Africa Energy Coal (SAEC) with the goal of modernizing the coal industry and providing reliable, transformative, and sustainable energy for South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and international export markets.
Seriti’s objective is to become the leading supplier of coal and related products in the country. To achieve this, the company has implemented various initiatives, including the Engineering Learnership program.
The Seriti Engineering Learnership 2023 is a program based at Seriti Power, Pegasus in Mpumalanga. The main goal of this learnership is to train and develop individuals as skilled artisans in the following trades:
- Diesel Mechanic
- Electrician
- Plater / Welder
- Fitter
Who should apply?
To be considered for the Seriti Engineering Learnership 2023, applicants must meet the following basic eligibility criteria:
- Completed Grade 12 with a minimum of an E symbol in Mathematics (not Mathematical literacy) and Science, as well as N2 trade subjects, or an N2 certification with four trade-related subjects.
- Specific trade-related subjects must be met for each field:
- Diesel Mechanic: Engineering Science, Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, or Diesel/Motor Trade Theory.
- Electrician: Mathematics, Industrial Electronics, Engineering Science, Electrical Trade Theory.
- Plater/Welder: Engineering Science, Mathematics, Plater’s Theory, Structural Steel Drawing.
- Fitter: Engineering Science, Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Fitting/Machining Theory.
- No subjects with F symbols.
- Willing to undergo a psychometric assessment.
- Willing to work on a shifting schedule and be on-call when needed.
- Innovative, proactive and comfortable working under pressure.
- Holds a valid provincial driver’s license (K53).
- Holds, or able to acquire a certificate of fitness.
- No criminal record.
- Preferably have relevant experience in the mining industry and local to the area.
Note: the above list is not exhaustive and the company may add or amend the criteria during the selection process.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying for the Seriti Engineering Learnership 2023, you will need to go through a short online application process. To get started, please click on the link below:
Apply online for the Seriti Engineering Learnership 2023. (Ref No: PGS112/22GS)
Please prepare the following documents for uploading during the application process:
- Profile photo (latest passport-size photo)
- Updated CV with certified copies of relevant qualifications (must not be over 3 months old)
- Copy of valid driver’s license, ID document.
Note: the above list is not exhaustive and the company may add or amend the documents during the selection process.
Application Deadline?
The deadline for submitting applications for the Seriti Engineering Learnership 2023 is on December 14th, 2022. Only those who are shortlisted will receive feedback about their applications. If you do not receive any feedback within 30 days after the deadline, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Contact Information
For more information about the Seriti Engineering Learnership 2023, please contact Seriti directly through their Contact Us page. To view a PDF copy of the advertisement, click on the link provided.
If the application period for this learnership has already closed, please do not make any inquiries. Instead, you can check out other learnership listings that are currently open for applications.
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