2025 Work Experience Programme (Females P1 P2) – Richards Bay Minerals

2025 Work Experience Programme (Females P1 P2) – Richards Bay Minerals

The primary goal of the P1/P2 Work Experience Program is to empower Female learners by providing on-the-job training necessary to complete their current University of Technology qualifications and pursue careers in the mining and minerals sector. Learners from Universities of Technology will be placed at Richards Bay Minerals, where they will participate in a structured workplace-based learning program aligned with the requirements for graduation.

The following P1 P2 opportunities are available:

• Metallurgical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering (Mineral Processing)
• Operations Management

Minimum Requirements:

• Unemployed Female South African citizen
• Currently a student with the University of Technology qualifying for P1P2
• Grade 12 with Mathematics Pure and Physical Science
• National Driver ’s License or Learner’s License
• Must not have undergone Work Experience (P1/P2 or Vacation Work) before, whether MQA funded, or company funded.
• P1 P2 must be a requirement in order to graduate
• We strongly encourage students with disabilities to apply

Your application should include the following documents:

• Attach curriculum Vitae
• Attach a stamped letter from University of Technology stating P1 P2 Requirement (Minimum 12 months)
• Attach certified copies of Matric certificate, (not older than 3 months date of certification)
• Attach certified copy of your South African Identity document (not older than 3 months date of certification)
• Attach certified copy of your Driver’s License or Learner’s License (not older than 3 months date of certification)

Applications for our 2025 Work Experience Programme closes on 06 February 2025

Only online applications will be considered, failure to provide any of the required documents will result in an automatic regret of your application, please follow the below steps to apply. Preference will be given to, Females and persons with disabilities.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation and/ or anything else that makes us different. 

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Women, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities (PWD) and people from different cultural backgrounds.  

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our teams enhance our way of working and our ability to achieve success together