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.

Palabora Mining Company (PMC)

Position: 2025 – Artisan Aide Skills Program Opportunities (Ba-Phalaborwa communities)

Job Type: Contract

Location: Phalaborwa, Limpopo

Closing Date: Not Specified

Job Details

Division
Human Resources

Business Unit
Artisan Skills Programs

Minimum experience
Not Applicable

Company primary industry
Mining and Metals

Job functional area
Mining

Contract term
3

Job Description

Palabora Copper (Pty) Ltd is inviting Ba-Phalaborwa Communities to apply for Artisan Aide Skills Programme Opportunity. Successful candidates will enter into a 3 months fixed term contract with Palabora Copper (Pty) Ltd. Candidates who achieve excellent results (i.e. based on technical aptitude and core trade modules) may be invited to join onto Artisan Development learnerships, upon completion of the Artisan Skills Programs.

ItemArtisan Aide DisciplinesRef Number
1ElectricalSP-ELEC
2Mechanical (Fitting, Fitting and Turning)SP-MECH
3InstrumentationSP-MC&I
4Plater/BoilermakingSP-BOIL

Selection and qualifying criteria:

  • Must have Grade 12
  • Must be unemployed South African Citizen and not have embarked on similar training opportunity before.
  • Must be aged between 18 – 35 years old with no criminal record.
  • Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo pre-screening assessments and interviews.
  • Must be medically fit to work in all areas.

Documents to be submitted

  • Cover letter clearly indicating what you are applying for.
  • Recent certified copy of the academic results for the full Nated course (Four subjects @ N2/N3 etc). or a NCV Level 3 certificate (all 7 subjects) or Technical Matric Certificate with Math – E symbol (Math Literacy not acceptable), Physical Science (E-symbol) and Trade related theory subject.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
  • Recent certified copy of ID.
  • Recent certified copy of Matric certificate.
  • Proof of residential address for Ba-Phalaborwa communities (i.e. Maseke, Lulekani, Makhushane, Namakgale, Benfarm, Selwane, Mashishimale and Phalaborwa Town) e.g., Municipal letter or Tribal Authority letter, certified by a commissioner of Oaths.

How to apply:

“People with disability and females are encouraged to apply”

Communication will be limited to shortlisted applicants. If you do not hear from us by the 21 March 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful. No regret letters will be sent.

CLOSING DATE: 21 February 2025 

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Palabora Mining Company (PMC): Artisan Aide Skills Program 2025