Anglo American Learnership-Youth Development Programme 2026 / 2027

Are you a young South African looking for an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience and develop your career in the mining industry? Anglo American is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for its Youth Development Programme 2026 / 2027 at Kolomela Mine.

The Processing Development Programme is designed to provide participants with valuable practical experience in the processing environment while developing the skills required for a career in the mining industry.

The programme is a full-time development opportunity with a duration of approximately three years. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in their chosen field of study and build skills that can support their long-term career development.

Anglo American Youth Development Programme 2026 / 2027

The Anglo American Youth Development Programme offers young people an opportunity to gain structured workplace exposure while contributing to the operations of Kolomela Mine.

The Processing Development Programme focuses on developing participants through practical experience and ongoing development. The programme is intended for candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are currently unemployed and not studying.

Participants will have the opportunity to acquire relevant skills and practical knowledge during the approximately three-year programme.

Who Can Apply for the Anglo American Youth Development Programme?

The programme is aimed at young people who are looking to develop their skills and gain practical workplace experience in the mining and processing environment.

Applicants must be within the specified age range and must be unemployed and not studying at the time of application. Candidates should also have the required educational background, driver’s licence and supporting documentation.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not necessarily guarantee selection, as applicants may be required to complete assessments and meet other recruitment requirements.

What Does the Programme Offer?

The Anglo American Processing Development Programme provides an opportunity to gain practical experience while developing skills relevant to the workplace.

The programme is expected to run for approximately three years, giving successful participants an opportunity to develop their capabilities through ongoing learning and practical exposure.

For young South Africans interested in building a career in the mining sector, a structured development programme can provide valuable exposure to a professional working environment.

Anglo American Processing Development Programme Requirements

Applicants interested in the Anglo American Youth Development Programme should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Grade 12/N3 or equivalent qualification.
• Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy.
• A valid South African driver’s licence.
• Proof of residential address.
• Medical and physical fitness assessment (RFA).
• Successful completion of the LPCAT assessment.
• Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Applicants must currently be unemployed.
• Applicants must not currently be studying.

Candidates should ensure that they meet the stated requirements before submitting an application.

Documents Required

Applicants should ensure that they have the relevant supporting documents available when applying.

These include:

• A copy of your Grade 12/N3 or equivalent qualification.
• Proof of residential address.
• Valid South African driver’s licence.
• Other supporting documents requested during the application process.

Applicants should provide accurate information and ensure that all uploaded documents are clear and valid.

How to Apply:

Apply here online for Anglo American Youth Development Programme 2026 / 2027

Closing date: 18 September 2026