Palabora Mining Company (PMC) Artisan Aide Skills Program 2025

Palabora Mining Company (PMC) is calling on unemployed young South Africans aged 18 to 35 to apply for their Artisan Aide Skills Programme, which lasts for 3 months.

Location: Phalaborwa

Closing Date: 21 February 2025

This opportunity is open to residents of Ba-Phalaborwa communities and offers valuable hands-on experience in the mining industry.

Position Details

• Position: 2025 – Artisan Aide Skills Program Opportunities (Ba-Phalaborwa communities)
• Job Type: Contract (3 Months)
• Location: Phalaborwa, Limpopo
• Division: Human Resources
• Business Unit: Artisan Skills Programs
• Primary Industry: Mining and Metals
• Functional Area: Mining
• Contract Term: 3 Months
• Closing Date: 21 February 2025

Artisan Aide Disciplines

1. Electrical – Ref Number: SP-ELEC
2. Mechanical (Fitting, Fitting and Turning) – Ref Number: SP-MECH
3. Instrumentation – Ref Number: SP-MC&I
4. Plater/Boilermaking – Ref Number: SP-BOIL

Selection and Qualifying Criteria

To be considered for the Artisan Aide Skills Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must have Grade 12.
• Must be an unemployed South African citizen who has not previously participated in similar training.
• Aged between 18 – 35 years with no criminal record.
• Must be medically fit to work in all areas.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo pre-screening assessments and interviews.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter – Clearly indicate the position you are applying for.
2. Certified Copy of Academic Results – Full Nated course (Four subjects @ N2/N3, etc.), NCV Level 3 certificate (all 7 subjects), or Technical Matric Certificate with Math (E symbol), Physical Science (E-symbol), and Trade-related theory subject. (Math Literacy is not acceptable.)
3. Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. Certified Copy of ID.
5. Certified Copy of Matric Certificate.
6. Proof of Residential Address – For Ba-Phalaborwa communities (e.g., Maseke, Lulekani, Makhushane, Namakgale, Benfarm, Selwane, Mashishimale, and Phalaborwa Town). Acceptable documents include a Municipal letter or Tribal Authority letter certified by a Commissioner of Oaths.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply through the following methods:

• Online Application: Visit the Palabora Mining Company website > Careers > Training Opportunities or click on the link: Palabora Mining Company Training Opportunities (Use Google Chrome for best results).
• Email Application: Send applications to xgqjoo@apply.simplify.hr.

Important Information

• No late applications will be considered.
• People with disabilities and females are encouraged to apply.
• Communication will be limited to shortlisted applicants. If you do not receive feedback by 21 March 2025, consider your application unsuccessful. No regret letters will be sent.