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Your journey starts here. We believe in investing early in potential and creating pathways for young people to build meaningful, lasting careers.
We offer opportunities for learners, bursary holders and graduates (in other words, all individuals starting out in their careers) who are eager to learn, grow and contribute to the future of mining. Whether you are finishing school, completing your studies, or taking your first steps into the workplace, Valterra Platinum is a place where your potential can thrive through real exposure, mentorship and hands-on experience.
Our young talent pipeline is central to building a future-ready workforce. By nurturing young talent early, we drive innovation, strengthen our technical capability, and support long-term growth that is aligned to our strategy.
Our programmes are designed to attract top talent, build strong and sustainable skills pipelines, future-proof leadership succession, and accelerate inclusion and diversity across our business.
Your growth matters. We offer diverse learning journeys across mining, processing, engineering and support functions, that are designed to meet future business needs while inspiring a self-driven culture of continuous learning and personal growth. You will build confidence, capability and a strong foundation for a career with purpose. If you’re curious, motivated and ready to shape your future while contributing to something bigger, Valterra Platinum is a place where your potential can thrive.
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Our graduate programme is designed to accelerate the development of young professionals by providing structured learning, technical exposure and on‑the‑job coaching that builds readiness for full‑time roles in the business.
You may apply if you have completed (or are in your final year of completing a recognised honours level qualification (NQF Level 8) in the disciplines that we advertise annually. A strong academic record and demonstrated leadership or community involvement are advantageous.
We recruit graduates across a range of disciplines, including:
Recruitment for support functions may vary from year to year. These opportunities are not offered annually, so we encourage candidates to follow our official media channels for the most up‑to‑date information on available opportunities in our support functions:
Our graduate programmes run for 24 months, depending on the discipline or up to a maximum of 36 months.
Graduates receive:
Graduates rotate across the value chain of their discipline, gaining exposure at our operations in the North West and Limpopo provinces.
Placement is performance‑based and dependent on business needs. High‑performing graduates are prioritised for available permanent positions.
Yes. Where applicable, we support graduates in working toward professional registration (e.g., ECSA for engineers).
Applications generally open mid-year. All dates will be communicated on our careers site and social media pages.
Applications must be submitted online through our official careers portal. Only online applications are accepted.
Our bursary programme covers:
You must:
Fields vary year to year but may include:
Yes. Bursary holders must maintain a minimum academic average (above 65% average) to remain in the programme.
Yes. Bursary holders are expected to complete mandatory vacation work at our operations during university holidays.
Yes, there is a work-back obligation for each year of sponsorship.
No. Bursary applicants must not hold another full bursary from a different organisation.
Bursars may be required to complete a work‑back period equal to the duration of the bursary funding.
Applications open annually around mid-year. Exact dates are shared on our official communication channels.
Applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. Supporting documents such as your ID, academic transcripts, proof of residence. In the case of bursaries, proof of registration is also required.
Yes. In line with our commitment to supporting the communities in which we operate, bursary opportunities are prioritised for learners from the provinces where we have mining operations.
The years of study supported by our bursary programme may vary from year to year, depending on business requirements. In some years, support may be offered from first year through to final year, while in others, opportunities may be available only to students in their third or final year. We encourage applicants to follow our LinkedIn pages for the most up‑to‑date information on available opportunities.