Intern Mechanical Engineering

Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa

Job Description

Company Description
Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.
Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose - to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world's foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.
If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
This role is based at Amandelbult Mine, Thabazimbi, South Africa.

Come and join us as part of Valterra Platinum. The Amandelbult Complex is hereby inviting applications for work exposure (P1/P2) experience. The programme is designed to help applicants gain the necessary work experience hours in order to graduate. Preference will be given to relevant applications from host communities, employees' beneficiaries and applicants with disabilities.
The programme will run for a period of 12 months.
Host Community Clusters: Baphalane Ba Mantserre, Bakgatla Ba Kgafela, Baphalane Ba Ramokoka, Thabazimbi & Moses Kotane Municipality
Beneficiary:
Family member which is financially dependent on the employee. Beneficiaries need to be registered with the pension / provident fund and recorded on the employee information system (Navigator+) these are usually a spouse, partner, children, parents, brothers, and sisters with the same surname. In the event that the surname is different, an affidavit must be provided.
Qualifications
The following are the minimum entry requirements into the programme:

  • Final year of studies towards a National Diploma (N6, S3, S4) in the relevant discipline, in need of work exposure/ experiential learning (P1/P2) to graduate. Provide the Academic record/transcripts and a letter from the institution indicating a need for work exposure/ experiential learning in your studies to graduate:
  • Mechanical Engineering
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Candidate will be expected to undergo a Medical Fitness Test and Assessments
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
  • Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
  • Market-aligned reward and recognition.
  • Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
  • A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
  • A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential. Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical
safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.
  • All applications must contain the following:
  • CV with contact details and email address
  • Copy of ID & Qualifications
  • All applications from residents of host communities must include proof of residence, with the stamp of the relevant tribal office or municipality
  • All applicants as beneficiaries must include confirmation of dependence from a permanent employee.
  • CV's without relevant documentation as mentioned above will not be considered
Closing Date
21 November 2025

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1583933
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned