De Beers Engineering Learnerships 2026: Multi-Trade Artisan Training Opportunity
About the De Beers Group
De Beers Group is one of the world’s most recognized diamond companies, with a heritage dating back to 1888. The company is involved in the exploration, mining, trading, and marketing of diamonds across several countries. Its mission is to create lasting value through responsible mining while delivering exceptional diamonds to global markets.
In South Africa, De Beers operates several major mining projects, including the renowned Venetia Mine. The operation plays an important role in the country’s mining industry and local economy. Through its managed operations, the company focuses on safety, sustainability, innovation, and community development while building a highly skilled workforce for the future.
About the De Beers Engineering Learnerships 2026
The De Beers Engineering Learnership 2026 is a structured artisan development programme designed to equip participants with technical skills and industry-recognized occupational qualifications. The programme combines theoretical instruction and practical workplace training to prepare learners for a career in engineering trades within the mining sector.
This learnership is hosted at Venetia Mine in Musina, Limpopo, South Africa, with formal training conducted at the company’s accredited training centre in Randfontein. Successful candidates will enter into a four-year learnership contract aligned with a QCTO occupational qualification registered with the MQA.
Location: Musina, Limpopo, South Africa
Reference ID: REF77097M
Participants may apply for training in the following engineering trades:
- Boilermaker (Occupational Certificate ID: 93626)
- Instrument Mechanician (ID: 94701)
- Electrician (ID: 91761)
- Fitter and Turner (ID: 94020)
- Diesel Mechanic (ID: 117237)
- Transportation Electrician/Auto Electrician (ID: 117042)
- Rigger (ID: 102856).
During the programme, learners will:
- Participate in a structured learnership aligned with industry occupational standards
- Complete technical and theoretical training modules
- Gain practical exposure through workplace learning at Venetia Mine
- Develop skills required to qualify as a certified artisan in the chosen trade
- Work within multidisciplinary engineering teams in a mining environment.
Programme Benefits
- Accredited artisan training programme
- On-the-job technical experience in a major mining operation
- Formal training at the Randfontein training centre
- Company-sponsored transport for training outside Limpopo
- Opportunity to develop a professional engineering career in mining.
Learnership Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy), Physical Science, and English, each with at least 40%
- Alternatively N2 qualification with four subjects relevant to the selected trade
- Or NCV Level 3 with at least 40% in Mathematics and related subjects
- Ability to interpret technical information and engineering drawings
- Good communication skills in written and spoken English
- Strong technical, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
- Capability to work both independently and within a team environment
- Willingness to travel to the Randfontein training centre when required
- Must pass medical fitness testing required for mining (Red Ticket)
- Successful completion of psychometric and technical assessments
- Clean criminal record verification through SAPS
- Ability to maintain high professional and safety standards.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application through the official recruitment portal.
Closing Date: Applications close on 20 March 2026.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts
- Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
- Proof of residential address
- Official confirmation letter from the Municipality or Tribal Council verifying residency in the local area (not older than three months).
Important Notes
- Incomplete applications or missing documentation will not be considered
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for assessments and screening
- Successful candidates will sign a Section 18.2 four-year learnership contract
- Recruitment may include medical examinations, security checks, and qualification verification
- De Beers does not request any payment during recruitment. Applicants should report any suspicious activity through the company’s hotline
- If you do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
- Preference may be given to candidates in line with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.
