Exxaro Belfast Coal Engineering Learnerships 2026/2027

Are you an unemployed young South African looking for engineering learnerships in the mining industry? Exxaro Resources is inviting suitably qualified unemployed youth  to apply for the Section 18.2 Engineering Learnership Programme 2026 at Belfast Coal Mine.

The Exxaro Belfast Coal Engineering Learnerships offer opportunities for candidates interested in developing technical skills and gaining practical workplace experience in the mining and engineering sectors.

The available learnership opportunities are in Diesel Mechanics, Fitting and Machining, and Electrical Engineering. Applicants must have the relevant Grade 12, NCV Level 4, N2 or N3 qualifications, depending on the trade they wish to pursue.

Exxaro Belfast Coal Section 18.2 Engineering Learnerships 2026 – Overview

• Company: Exxaro Resources
• Business Unit: Exxaro Belfast Coal
• Programme: Section 18.2 Engineering Learnership

About the Exxaro Belfast Coal Engineering Learnership

Exxaro Resources is one of South Africa’s established mining and resources companies, operating in the coal and other minerals sectors.

Through its Belfast Coal business unit, Exxaro is offering Section 18.2 Engineering Learnership opportunities aimed at developing young people who are interested in pursuing careers in engineering and artisan trades.

The programme provides an opportunity for qualifying unemployed youth to develop technical competencies in specialised engineering fields.

The advertised trades include Diesel Mechanics, Fitting and Machining, and Electrical Engineering.

Available Exxaro Engineering Learnership Opportunities 2026

The following opportunities are available:

1. Diesel Mechanic Learnership – X1

Application Keyword: Diesel Mech

Exxaro Belfast Coal is offering one Diesel Mechanic learnership opportunity for a suitably qualified applicant.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

Applicants must have Grade 12, NCV Level 4 or N2 with four passed subjects, including:

• Diesel or Motor Trade Theory.
• Engineering Science.
• Engineering Drawing.
• Mathematics.

Candidates should ensure that their academic qualifications meet the specified subject requirements before applying.

2. Fitting and Machining Learnership – X2

Application Keyword: Mechanical Fitter

Two learnership opportunities are available in Fitting and Machining.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

Applicants must have Grade 12, NCV Level 4 or N2 with four passed subjects, including:

• Fitting Theory.
• Engineering Science.
• Engineering Drawing.
• Mathematics.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates interested in developing technical skills in mechanical fitting and machining.

3. Electrical Engineering Learnership – X1

Application Keyword: Electrical

One Electrical Engineering learnership opportunity is available.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

Applicants must have Grade 12, NCV Level 4 or N3 with four passed subjects, including:

• Electrical or Motor Electrical Trade Theory.
• Engineering Science.
• Engineering Drawing or Industrial Electronics.
• Mathematics.

Candidates interested in pursuing careers in electrical engineering and related artisan trades are encouraged to apply if they meet the requirements.

Total Number of Learnership Opportunities

The individual trade breakdown indicates the following positions:

• Diesel Mechanic: 1 position.
• Fitting and Machining: 2 positions.
• Electrical Engineering: 1 position.

Who Can Apply for the Exxaro Learnerships?

To be considered for the Exxaro Belfast Coal Section 18.2 Engineering Learnership Programme 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be unemployed.
• Must be youth interested in pursuing an engineering or artisan career.
• Must reside within the Emakhazeni Local Municipality.
• Must possess the relevant educational qualifications for the selected trade.
• Must have passed the required subjects for the chosen engineering discipline.
• Must meet the applicable selection and assessment requirements.

Applicants living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

Shortlisted applicants may be required to participate in various recruitment and selection processes, which may include:

• Application screening and verification.
• Psychometric assessments.
• Interviews.
• Medical assessments.

Candidates should ensure that all information submitted in their applications is accurate and that they are available to participate in the selection process if contacted.

Please note that completing the selection process does not automatically guarantee placement in the learnership programme.

Documents Required for Application

Interested applicants should prepare the following supporting documents:

• Updated and comprehensive CV.
• Certified or clear copy of South African ID, if requested.
• Grade 12 certificate, where applicable.
• N2 or N3 certificates, where applicable.
• NCV Level 4 certificate, where applicable.
• Academic statement of results.
• Proof of residence within the Emakhazeni Local Municipality.

The advertisement information does not specifically confirm whether certified documents are compulsory. Applicants should verify the document requirements before submitting their applications.

How to Apply for Exxaro Belfast Coal Section 18.2 Engineering Learnerships 2026

Interested and qualifying candidates must submit their applications via email.

Application Email Address:

Belfast.SoftSkills@exxaro.com

Applicants should use the correct application keyword in the email subject line according to the engineering trade they wish to apply for.

Use one of the following email subject lines:

• Diesel Mechanic applicants: Diesel Mech
• Fitting and Machining applicants: Mechanical Fitter
• Electrical applicants: Electrical

Application Steps:

1. Prepare your updated CV.
2. Attach your relevant academic certificates and supporting documents.
3. Include proof of residence within the Emakhazeni Local Municipality.
4. Select the correct email subject line for your preferred engineering trade.
5. Send your application to Belfast.SoftSkills@exxaro.com.
6. Ensure that your application is submitted before the closing date.

Closing date: 17 November 2026