2025 Artisan Learnership Programme (Occupationally Directed Qualification Trades)

Artisan Learnerships It is a structured, occupationally directed programme that leads to a qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework and is trade related.

The Accredited Learnership Programme covers Knowledge, Practical and Work-based Learning.

A trade is a job that requires an artisan qualification. An artisan is officially certified to perform a specific trade under the law/ legislation.

The following Learnership opportunities are available to applicants interested in pursuing a career in the following trades:

• Diesel Mechanic

• Boilermaker

• Millwright

Minimum Requirements:

• South African citizen targeted at unemployed Youth

• Successfully completed Grade 12 with Mathematics (Core Mathematics) and Physical Science or Technical Matric (Trade related theory) or Grade 12 with N3 Mathematics and N3 Engineering Science

• South African Driver ’s License is advantageous

• Must NOT be registered on an active Learnership or Apprenticeship funded by a SETA or privately

Your application should include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Certified copies (not older than 3 months) of qualifications

• Copy of South African Identity document

• Copy of South African Driver’s License

Application Eligibility

• Applicants who have previously participated in a learnership or apprenticeship program will not be considered.

• Acceptance into the Artisan Learnership Programme is dependent on a successful interview and assessment.

• Please provide; clear and visible copies of your issued certificates and licence must be attached with your application, failure to do so will result in your application being unsuccessful and an automatic regret of your application.

• Only complete academic certificates will be considered with your application.

• All application with only statement of results will be automatically disqualified.

• As an applicant, please ensure you read and answer all pre-screening questions carefully, any answered may negatively affect your application.

• All communication from the Rio Tinto (RBM) Recruitment team will be done online and/ through the provided mobile number, it is very important to make sure your application has the most recent contact details

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