Tharisa PLC: Vacation Work Programme 2025/2026

ByRainbow Time

Tharisa PLC invites tertiary students to apply for the Vacation Work Programme taking place from December 2025 to January 2026. The programme offers participants an opportunity to gain practical work exposure and develop essential business and technical skills in their respective fields of study. It aims to enhance understanding of real-world operations while helping students acquire valuable experience that supports their academic learning and future careers.

The Vacation Work Programme is available in several disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Rock Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health, Safety and Environment, BCom Accounting, and Transport & Logistics. Successful applicants will gain exposure to professional work environments across different Tharisa operations in Marikana, Rosslyn East, Brits, and Bryanston. This initiative provides students with a platform to build competencies that contribute to both personal and professional growth within the mining and business sectors.

Position: Vacation Work Programme
Duration: Two months (December 2025 – January 2026)
Location: Marikana, Rosslyn East, Brits, and Bryanston
Closing Date: 13 November 2025

Overview

Tharisa PLC aims to provide tertiary students with an opportunity to gain work exposure and practical experience by participating in their two-month vacation work programme (December 2025 – January 2026). The programme is a unique opportunity to gain business skills in various industries and gain exposure to fields of expertise as well as acquire critical business competencies.

Tharisa PLC is offering a Vacation Work Programme in the following disciplines:

  • Mechanical Engineering (VAC002-ME) – Based in Marikana, North-West
  • Electrical Engineering (VAC002-EE) – Based in Marikana, North-West
  • Rock Engineering (VAC002-RE) – Based in Marikana, North-West
  • Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) (VAC002-HSE) – Based in Rosslyn East, Gauteng
  • 2 x Chemical Engineering (VAC002-CE) – Based in Brits, North-West
  • BCom Accounting (VAC002-ACC) – Based in Bryanston, Gauteng
  • Transport & Logistics (VAC002-TL) – Based in Bryanston, Gauteng
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled with an institution (University / University of Technology).
  • Studying towards any of the abovementioned courses.
  • No prior work experience in the field of study.
  • Excellent academic results.
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Only South African citizens may apply.
  • Preference will be given to applicants from local community / labour sending areas.
  • Must be medically fit.

How to Apply

Applicants must be registered students currently pursuing one of the listed qualifications, have strong academic results, and be South African citizens. Preference will be given to candidates from local community or labour-sending areas.

Applicants should forward their CV and certified copies of identity document, academic record / qualifications and proof of residence.
State the reference number of the discipline you wish to apply for in the subject to: [email protected]

Closing Date: 13 November 2025

The Employment Equity principles as set out in the Company’s Employment Equity Policy shall be applied. Applicants who are not contacted within 14 days from the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 14 days after the closing date.