ARM: Graduate Development Programme
African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the 9X Graduate Development Programme (C-Lower Patterson Grading). The programme is designed to prepare successful applicants to obtain the legal certifications required in the mining industry while gaining exposure across operational areas. It aims to build technical capability, practical competence, and personal development that enables graduates to contribute effectively toward business objectives. Positions are available across ARM operations in the Northern Cape, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.
Position: 9X Graduate Development Programme (C-Lower Patterson Grading)
Location: ARM Operations – Northern Cape, Limpopo & Mpumalanga
Closing Date: 05 December 2025
Applicants must hold the relevant tertiary qualifications required for the advertised roles, and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the organisation’s employment equity plan. By submitting an application to the listed email address, applicants consent to the processing and verification of personal information in accordance with POPIA, with all information treated as confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and those who do not receive feedback within 21 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
9X Graduate Development Programme (C-Lower Patterson Grading)
Purpose of the Job:
The Graduate Development Programme aims to prepare incumbents to acquire the legal certification required to work within the mining industry. The programme also provides the necessary training to gain exposure and knowledge across various sections, while supporting personal development to contribute towards achieving business goals.
Location: ARM Operations – Northern Cape, Limpopo & Mpumalanga
Graduate Geologist X2
Job Requirements:
• Relevant tertiary qualification in BSc Geology (Honours).
• MSc Geology advantageous.
Junior Engineers X2
Job Requirements:
• Relevant tertiary qualification in BEng / BSc Mechanical or High Current Electrical Engineering degree or National Diploma.
Graduate Human Resources Development X1
Job Requirements:
• Relevant tertiary qualification – Degree in Human Resources Development or Industrial Psychology.
Graduate Rock Engineer X1
Job Requirements:
• Relevant tertiary qualification in BSc Mining Engineering / Geology / Natural Sciences.
Graduate Tailing Dam Engineers X2
Job Requirements:
• Relevant tertiary qualification in BSc Civil Engineering.
Graduate Mining Engineers X1
Job Requirements:
• Relevant tertiary qualification – Degree or National Diploma in Mining Engineering.
Graduate Occupational Hygiene X1
Job Requirements:
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Health, Sciences, or Occupational Hygiene.
Graduate Mining Planner X1
Job Requirements:
• Relevant tertiary qualification – Degree or National Diploma in Mining Engineering or Geology.
Graduate Finance X2
Job Requirements:
• Relevant tertiary qualification in BCom Financial Accounting, Management, or Economics.
Closing date: 05th December 2025
Equity Statement:
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in line with the organisation’s employment equity plan and targets.
POPIA Disclaimer:
By sending your details to the email address on this advertisement, you agree to:
• The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verification purposes.
• The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
• Acknowledge that ARM will keep the record of your personal information confidential.
How to Apply
Interested candidates wishing to apply for any of the nine positions in the African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) Graduate Development Programme must submit a detailed CV to [email protected] before the advertised closing date. Applications are accepted only through this designated email address, and submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. The CV should clearly indicate the specific graduate role being applied for and must confirm possession of the exact tertiary qualification required for that position.
Interested candidates should note that only short-listed applicants will receive further correspondence. If no communication is received within 21 days following the closing date of the advertisement, the application is to be considered unsuccessful. Submission of personal information via the application email constitutes consent for ARM to process and share such information with third parties for verification purposes, in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), with confidentiality of all records assured.