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
- Electrical – Ref Number: SP-ELEC
- Mechanical (Fitting, Fitting and Turning) – Ref Number: SP-MECH
- Instrumentation – Ref Number: SP-MC&I
- 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:
- Cover Letter – Clearly indicate the position you are applying for.
- 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.)
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified Copy of ID.
- Certified Copy of Matric Certificate.
- 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.
