Company: Mafube Coal (a joint venture between Thungela Resources & Exxaro Resources)
📍 Location: Mafube Coal Opencast Mine, ±37 km east of Middelburg, Mpumalanga
📅 Closing Date: 22 September 2025
About Mafube Coal
Mafube Coal operates a large opencast mine primarily supplying the export market. The company is committed to skills development, continuous learning, and innovation, offering learners excellent opportunities for growth.
Learnership Opportunities & Reference Numbers
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Electrical — REF: MAF 01 ELEC
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Fitter — REF: MAF 02 FIT
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Instrumentation — REF: MAF 03 INST
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Rigger — REF: MAF 04 RIG
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Plater — REF: MAF 05 PLAT
What the Learnership Entails
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Theoretical and practical training at CTC
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Structured on-the-job training at the mine site
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Completion of all modules, assessments, and trade test requirements
Minimum Requirements
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South African citizen
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Grade 12 plus N2 / Technical qualification with relevant trade subjects
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Knowledge of Safety Systems, Regulations & Standards
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Ability to work shifts, standby, and call-outs when required
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Certificate of fitness (or ability to obtain one)
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Valid driver’s licence
Required N2 Subjects by Trade
Electrician: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics, Electrical Trade Theory
Fitter: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing, Fitting & Turning Trade Theory
Instrumentation: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics, Instrumentation Trade Theory
Plater: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Plater Structural Steel Drawing, Plater Trade Theory
Rigger: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing, Rigging Trade Theory
Responsibilities
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Attend and complete all theoretical & workplace components
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Meet performance standards, modules, and assessments toward the trade test
How to Apply
📧 Email applications to: jobs@mafubecoal.com
Attach (certified within the last 3 months):
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CV
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Certified ID copy
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Certified qualifications / academic results
⚠️ Important: Indicate the discipline and REF number in your email subject line.
Example: Application – Electrician – MAF 01 ELEC – John Mokoena
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.