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Thungela Learnership Programme

Thungela Resources invites applications for the Graduate Trainee Programme 2023, also know as the Professional in Training (PIT) programme.

Join us for a fixed term fast paced experiential graduate programme that will set you up with the skills and experience you need to excel in your chosen career.

The Thungela Professional in Training (PIT) programme is designed to equip you with the necessary practical and theoretical training to set yourself up for success and potentially take up a substantive role within the Company once you have successfully completed the outcomes of the Graduate Trainee Programme.

Programme Requirements

Interested candidates who want to apply for this learnership position should ensure that they meet the following criteria;

Rock Engineering

• Bachelors’ Degree in Mining Engineering or a related Science fields (NQF Level 7)
• Proven completion of a project relevant to field of study
• Prior temporary working experience in field of study will be an advantage
• Basic theoretical knowledge in Strata Control will be an advantage

Mining

• BTech, National Advanced Diploma, BSC Degree in Mining Engineering (NQF Level 7)
• Driver’s license required
• Ability to obtain a valid certificate of fitness
• Proven completion of a project relevant to field of study
• Prior temporary working experience in field of study will be an advantage

Human Resources

• Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology (NQF Level 7)
• Driver’s license required
• Ability to obtain a valid certificate of fitness
• Proven completion of a project relevant to field of study
• Prior temporary working experience in field of study will be an advantage

Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene

• BSC Degree or equivalent in Mining Engineering or Occupational Hygiene (NQF Level 7)
• Driver’s license required
• Ability to obtain a valid certificate of fitness
• Proven completion of a project relevant to field of study
• Prior temporary working experience in field of study will be an advantage

Engineering

• BSC Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7)
• Driver’s license required
• Ability to obtain a valid certificate of fitness
• Proven completion of a project relevant to field of study
• Prior temporary working experience in field of study will be an advantage

Thungela Learnership online application For 2023

All learnership application processes are made online as they open yearly. To apply for the online Learnership application check here to browse and apply for the available advertised positions.

Application Dates

The Opening and closing dates vary depending on the position available. Applicants are reminded to ensure that they submit their application early the better. Thungela will not tolerate any late application. Closing Date is available on the vacancies portal.

Thungela Learnership Stipend

When you register for a Learnership you will be paid in the form of a stipend. This means you will be paid monthly while you are on the entire learnership.

Thungela contact details

Find contact information below for Learnership enquires and availability at Thungela South Africa.

About Thungela

Thungela Resources (Thungela means “to ignite” in isiZulu) is a leading South African thermal coal business, focused exclusively on thermal coal production.

It is one of the largest pure-play producers and exporters of thermal coal in South Africa based on aggregate coal reserves and marketable coal production.

Thungela focuses on exporting its thermal coal portfolio mainly to the Indian, Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East and North African markets.