2026 Work Integrated Learning Program (P1 P2) – Richards Bay Minerals

2026 Work Integrated Learning Program (P1 P2) – Richards Bay Minerals

The primary objective of the P1/P2 Work Integrated Learning Programme is to equip learners with the practical, on-the-job experience required to complete their academic qualifications and prepare for careers within 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 programme aligned with their respective institutional requirements. This programme is designed to provide meaningful exposure and support the development of both technical and professional competencies within a dynamic operational environment.

Applications are invited from students in the following fields of study:

• Engineering and Humanities Disciplines

Minimum Requirements:

• Unemployed South African youth

• Final year student with the University of Technology

• Grade 12/Matric  

• National Driver ’s License minimum Code B

• Must not have undergone Work Experience (P1/P2 or Vacation Work) before, whether SETA funded, or company funded.

• P1 P2 must be a requirement in order to graduate

• Domicile address must be within the King Cetshwayo District Municipality, KwaZulu Natal.

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 copy of Matric certificate

• Attach certified Statement of Results from University of Technology

• Attach certified copy of your South African Identity document

• Attach certified copy of your South African valid driver’s license

• Attach certified Proof of Residence / Domicile Address 

Acceptance into the Programme is dependent on successful interview and assessment.

Applications for our 2026 Work Experience Programme close on 29 May 2026

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.

Respect and Inclusion

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

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