South Africans interested in building careers in mining, engineering and artisan trades have a new opportunity to gain practical workplace exposure at one of Limpopo’s major chrome mining operations.
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd has opened applications for its 2026 learner and learnership opportunities in Burgersfort, Limpopo, with seven different occupational pathways currently available.
The opportunities covered in this article are:
- Learner Fitter (18.1)
- Learner Boilermaker (18.1)
- Learner Draughtsman (18.1)
- Learner Miner (18.1)
- Learnership Diesel Mechanic (18.1)
- Learnership – Electrician (18.1)
- Learner Instrumentation Mechanician (18.1)
All seven opportunities were published on 11 September 2026, and applications close on 24 September 2026.
These opportunities are particularly significant because the advertised academic requirements are accessible. Six of the seven opportunities require Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, while the Learner Miner opportunity has a minimum requirement of Grade 10/Standard 8.
Applicants interested in understanding where these occupations can lead should also use the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer to research careers, OFO occupations, NQF levels and South African qualifications.
Those considering technical studies before or after a workplace-learning opportunity can explore South Africa’s public colleges through the Edupstairs TVET College Explorer and investigate higher-education pathways through the Edupstairs University Explorer.
Because these opportunities are within the mining and minerals sector, applicants should also explore the MQA learnership and qualification pathways on the Edupstairs SETA Platform.
Quick Overview: Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Learnership Programme 2026
| Detail | Information |
| Company | Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd |
| Parent Company | Assore Limited |
| Industry | Mining and Metals |
| Location | Burgersfort, Limpopo |
| Opportunities | 7 |
| Fields | Fitting, Boilermaking, Draughting, Mining, Diesel Mechanics, Electrical and Instrumentation |
| Experience Level | Entry Level |
| Published | 11 September 2026 |
| Closing Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Application Method | Online |
| Medical Fitness | Required for successful candidates |
| Recruitment Portal | Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine online recruitment platform |
About Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a mining operation in Limpopo and a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.
According to the company, the mine is situated approximately 60 kilometres from Lydenburg and 40 kilometres from Burgersfort and is a world-class producer of chrome ore.
For young people interested in mining and engineering, an operational mine can provide exposure to several interconnected occupational areas.
Modern mines require considerably more than miners. Their operations depend on skilled employees in areas such as mechanical maintenance, electrical systems, fabrication, instrumentation, engineering drawing, production and equipment maintenance.
That is reflected in the seven different learner pathways being advertised.
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Learnerships Available
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Learner Fitter (18.1)
The first opportunity is for candidates interested in becoming fitters and developing mechanical maintenance skills.
Position: Learner Fitter (18.1)
Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo
Industry: Mining and Metals
Functional Area: Engineering
Experience: Entry Level
Minimum Education: Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Closing Date: 24 September 2026
Fitters play an important role in mining and industrial environments because machinery and mechanical systems must be installed, maintained, inspected and repaired.
Students who want to investigate this occupational direction further can use the Career & Qualification Explorer to research fitting, mechanical engineering and related artisan qualifications.
APPLY FOR THE DWARSRIVIER LEARNER FITTER (18.1) HERE
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Learner Boilermaker (18.1)
Dwarsrivier is also recruiting a Learner Boilermaker.
Position: Learner Boilermaker (18.1)
Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo
Industry: Mining and Metals
Functional Area: Engineering
Experience: Entry Level
Minimum Education: Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Closing Date: 24 September 2026
Boilermaking is an important artisan pathway across mining, manufacturing, construction and heavy industry.
Boilermakers typically work with metal structures and components through activities that can include fabrication, assembly, maintenance and repair.
Applicants interested in this career can research recognised artisan and engineering pathways through the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer and compare mining-sector qualifications through the MQA Qualification Catalogue.
APPLY FOR THE DWARSRIVIER LEARNER BOILERMAKER (18.1) HERE
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Learner Draughtsman (18.1)
The third opportunity is the Learner Draughtsman position.
Position: Learner Draughtsman (18.1)
Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo
Experience: Entry Level
Minimum Education: Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Closing Date: 24 September 2026
Draughting is different from the traditional artisan trades listed elsewhere in this intake.
The career can involve preparing and interpreting technical drawings and communicating technical designs used in engineering, construction, mining and related environments.
This may be an attractive pathway for applicants who enjoy technical problem-solving, measurements, plans, drawings and design-related work.
Prospective students who are not yet ready for a workplace opportunity can investigate engineering and technical programmes offered by South Africa’s public colleges through the Edupstairs TVET College Explorer or explore degree and diploma pathways through the University Explorer.
APPLY FOR THE DWARSRIVIER LEARNER DRAUGHTSMAN (18.1) HERE
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Learner Miner (18.1)
This opportunity has an important difference from the other six positions.
The minimum educational requirement is Grade 10/Standard 8.
Position: Learner Miner (18.1)
Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo
Industry: Mining and Metals
Functional Area: Mining
Experience: Entry Level
Minimum Education: Grade 10/Standard 8 Certificate
Advantageous: Grade 12/Standard 10
Also Advantageous: Production Team Leader and mining experience
Closing Date: 24 September 2026
This makes the Learner Miner opportunity particularly important for job seekers who have not completed Matric.
Applicants should not automatically disqualify themselves because they do not have Grade 12.
The official advertisement specifically identifies Grade 10/Standard 8 as the minimum educational requirement, while Grade 12/Standard 10 is advantageous.
Production Team Leader and mining experience are also listed as advantageous.
There is a major difference between a minimum requirement and something that is advantageous.
An advantageous qualification or experience may strengthen an application, but applicants should not present it as though Dwarsrivier has made it compulsory when the advertisement has not done so.
APPLY FOR THE DWARSRIVIER LEARNER MINER (18.1) HERE
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Learnership Diesel Mechanic (18.1)
Candidates interested in maintaining heavy machinery and diesel-powered equipment can consider the Diesel Mechanic opportunity.
Position: Learnership Diesel Mechanic (18.1)
Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo
Industry: Mining and Metals
Functional Area: Engineering
Experience: Entry Level
Minimum Education: Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Closing Date: 24 September 2026
Diesel mechanics can work across mining, transport, construction, agriculture and other industries that depend on heavy vehicles and diesel-powered equipment.
Applicants interested in this field should also investigate the qualifications connected with diesel mechanics and related artisan careers through the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer.
APPLY FOR THE DWARSRIVIER DIESEL MECHANIC LEARNERSHIP (18.1) HERE
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Learnership – Electrician (18.1)
Electrical skills are critical throughout modern mining operations.
Position: Learnership – Electrician (18.1)
Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo
Industry: Mining and Metals
Functional Area: Engineering
Experience: Entry Level
Minimum Education: Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Closing Date: 24 September 2026
The electrical trade can potentially open pathways beyond mining into manufacturing, energy, construction, infrastructure and industrial maintenance.
Applicants who want to understand the wider training route should research electrician qualifications through the Career & Qualification Explorer and investigate mining-sector training through the MQA programmes available on the Edupstairs SETA Platform.
APPLY FOR THE DWARSRIVIER ELECTRICIAN LEARNERSHIP (18.1) HERE
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Learner Instrumentation Mechanician (18.1)
The final opportunity covered in this article is Learner Instrumentation Mechanician.
Position: Learner Instrumentation Mechanician (18.1)
Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo
Industry: Mining and Metals
Functional Area: Engineering
Experience: Entry Level
Minimum Education: Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Closing Date: 24 September 2026
Instrumentation is an increasingly important technical field in modern industrial operations.
Instrumentation personnel work around the systems and devices used to measure, monitor and control industrial processes.
Applicants interested in electrical, electronic, automation and instrumentation careers can investigate possible career and qualification pathways through the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer.
APPLY FOR THE DWARSRIVIER LEARNER INSTRUMENTATION MECHANICIAN (18.1) HERE
Official Requirements vs Edupstairs Guidance
It is important that applicants distinguish between what Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine officially requires and additional career guidance provided by Edupstairs.
Official Requirements
For Fitter, Boilermaker, Draughtsman, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and Instrumentation Mechanician, the official advertisements list:
Grade 12 with:
- Mathematics; or
- Mathematical Literacy.
For the Learner Miner, the official minimum educational requirement is:
- Grade 10/Standard 8 Certificate.
The Miner advertisement additionally states that the following are advantageous:
- Grade 12/Standard 10 Certificate; and
- Production Team Leader and mining experience.
Applicants should therefore apply according to the requirements of the specific position rather than assuming that all seven programmes have identical requirements.
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy Is Accepted
One detail worth highlighting is Dwarsrivier’s wording for the six Grade 12 opportunities.
The advertisements explicitly state: Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
This means applicants should not automatically disqualify themselves because they completed Mathematical Literacy instead of Mathematics.
For these specific advertisements, Dwarsrivier lists either subject.
Applicants should nevertheless provide their complete qualification documentation so that the company can assess their eligibility.
What Does “18.1” Mean?
Applicants may notice that all seven advertisements include “18.1” in their titles.
In South African skills-development terminology, an 18.1 learner generally refers to a learner who is already employed by the employer when entering a learnership, while an 18.2 learner generally refers to an unemployed learner entering the programme.
However, applicants should be careful about making assumptions from the label alone.
These Dwarsrivier vacancies are publicly advertised through the company’s recruitment portal and are marked as Entry Level. Applicants should therefore follow the eligibility information and application questions on the specific official vacancy rather than relying only on a general interpretation of the 18.1 terminology.
Medical Fitness Is Important
Mining workplaces operate under strict health and safety requirements.
Dwarsrivier states that successful candidates will be appointed according to the mine’s conditions of employment, which include being certified medically fit in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996.
Applicants should therefore understand that submitting an application and meeting the educational requirement does not automatically guarantee appointment.
Documents Applicants Must Prepare
Dwarsrivier specifically instructs applicants to ensure that relevant certified documentation is attached to their applications.
Candidates should prepare:
- an updated CV;
- relevant qualifications;
- certificates;
- applicable licences; and
- any other documentation requested through the application process.
The company states that relevant qualifications, certificates and licences must be certified by SAPS.
Shortlisted candidates may also be required to authenticate information supplied in their CVs.
Do not claim qualifications, experience, licences or certificates that you cannot prove.
Assessments and Verification
Applicants should also be prepared for further recruitment checks.
Dwarsrivier states that candidates may be required to undergo:
- psychometric assessments;
- other relevant assessments;
- qualification/information verification;
- criminal checks; and
- credit checks where applicable.
Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
How to Apply for the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Learnership Programme 2026
Applications are submitted online through the official Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine recruitment platform.
Do not send one generic application and assume that you have automatically applied for all seven opportunities.
Use the application link corresponding to the position you want:
- Apply for Learner Fitter (18.1)
- Apply for Learner Boilermaker (18.1)
- Apply for Learner Draughtsman (18.1)
- Apply for Learner Miner (18.1)
- Apply for Diesel Mechanic Learnership (18.1)
- Apply for Electrician Learnership (18.1)
- Apply for Learner Instrumentation Mechanician (18.1)
Applications close on 24 September 2026.
Dwarsrivier states that late or unsolicited applications will not be considered.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Dwarsrivier’s recruitment platform describes the application process as follows:
- Access the Dwarsrivier candidate portal.
- Submit your CV through the careers page.
- Upload all relevant documentation, including qualifications.
- Select and apply for the appropriate position.
- Upload your CV, complete the qualifying questionnaire, accept the required conditions and submit your application.
- After a successful submission, you should receive an email notification confirming the application.
Applicants should keep that confirmation for their records.
Why TVET Students Should Pay Attention
Although the advertised minimum requirements for six of these opportunities are Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, the occupations themselves are strongly connected with technical and vocational education.
If you are interested in careers such as:
- Fitter
- Boilermaker
- Diesel Mechanic
- Electrician
- Instrumentation Mechanician
- Draughtsperson
- Miner
you should investigate the wider educational pathway rather than concentrating only on this particular recruitment intake.
The Edupstairs TVET College Explorer can help prospective students explore South Africa’s 50 public TVET Colleges, programmes, campuses, admission information and other resources.
Students who are preparing for 2027 can also use Edupstairs’ guide to TVET College applications for 2027 rather than waiting until January to begin researching technical studies.
Explore Mining Qualifications Through MQA
The mining and minerals sector is connected to the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA).
Applicants who want to understand the broader skills-development system can explore MQA Learnerships on the Edupstairs SETA Platform.
You can also browse the MQA Qualification Catalogue to investigate qualifications connected with mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, engineering trades, mine health and safety, geology and environmental management.
This is useful even if you are not selected by Dwarsrivier.
One unsuccessful application should not end your attempt to enter the mining or engineering sector.
Use the Edupstairs SETA Platform to understand the broader training ecosystem and continue looking for employer-funded opportunities.
Not Sure Which Trade to Choose?
Do not select an artisan career simply because a learnership is currently available.
- Ask yourself what type of work interests you.
- If you enjoy mechanical equipment, fitting and maintenance may be worth researching.
- If you are interested in metal fabrication and structures, investigate boilermaking.
- If heavy vehicles and engines interest you, explore diesel mechanics.
- If you enjoy electrical systems, investigate becoming an electrician.
- If automation, measurements and control systems interest you, investigate instrumentation.
- If technical drawings and designs appeal to you, explore draughting.
- If your goal is working directly within mining production, investigate the mining career pathway.
The Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer brings together South African OFO careers and SAQA qualification records so that you can research the occupation before committing to a training route.
Latest Learnership Opportunities on Edupstairs
Do not apply for Dwarsrivier and then stop searching.
Edupstairs has published several other learnership and youth-development opportunities during the last four days.
Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) X9 Posts 2026
Eskom is recruiting nine unemployed young South Africans for YES opportunities at Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga. Applicants need Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification and must satisfy the programme’s YES eligibility requirements.
MAZIV Learnership Programme 2026
The MAZIV programme provides another pathway for unemployed Gauteng Matric youth looking for structured learning and workplace exposure.
Metropolitan Human Capital Learnership Programme 2026
Unemployed Matric applicants interested in the corporate and human-resources environment can investigate Metropolitan’s 12-month Human Capital Learnership.
Ntabankulu Local Municipality Learnership Programme 2026: X49 Opportunities
This programme is particularly useful for applicants without Matric because the advertised programmes start from Grade 9 or Grade 10, depending on the learning intervention.
IVANPLATS Artisan Learnership Programme 2026
Applicants interested specifically in mining and artisan careers should also investigate IVANPLATS. Its intake includes pathways such as Boilermaking, Diesel Mechanics, Fitting and Turning, Instrumentation, Mechanical Fitting and Millwrighting.
The requirements are different from Dwarsrivier’s, so applicants must check the IVANPLATS criteria independently.
MISA Apprenticeship and Experiential Learnership Programme 2026/2027
TVET and technically oriented applicants can also investigate MISA’s apprenticeship and experiential-learning intake, which includes Electrical, Plumbing, Bricklaying, Motor Mechanic and Diesel Mechanic pathways.
Applicants can continue checking the Edupstairs Learnerships page for newly published opportunities.
Tools you may find useful:
- SETA Platform
- RDP / BNG Housing Eligibility Checker
- SASSA Grant Eligibility Checker
- SAPS / Metro / Traffic / DCS Eligibility Checker
- Youth Employment Eligibility Checker
- SA Bursary & NSFAS Eligibility Checker
- UIF Benefits Eligibility Checker and Payment Estimator
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Need Help?
Edupstairs Advice to Applicants
Do not treat these seven vacancies as though they are interchangeable.
Choose the occupation you genuinely want to pursue and make sure you apply through the correct vacancy page.
Before pressing submit, check that:
- you selected the correct position;
- your educational qualification satisfies that vacancy;
- your CV contains accurate contact information;
- your qualifications and certificates are attached;
- the required documents are properly certified;
- every document is clear and readable;
- the information on your CV is truthful;
- you completed all qualifying questions correctly; and
- you submitted before 24 September 2026.
Also remember that meeting the minimum educational requirement does not guarantee selection.
Dwarsrivier applies its recruitment procedure, considers alignment with company values and may conduct assessments and verification checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When do the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Learnership applications close?
The seven opportunities covered in this article close on 24 September 2026.
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Where are the learnerships based?
They are based at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine in the Burgersfort area of Limpopo.
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Which learnerships are available?
The seven opportunities covered here are Fitter, Boilermaker, Draughtsman, Miner, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and Instrumentation Mechanician.
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Can I apply with Grade 12?
Yes, for the Fitter, Boilermaker, Draughtsman, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and Instrumentation Mechanician opportunities, the advertisements list Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
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Can I apply with Mathematical Literacy?
For those six Grade 12 opportunities, yes. The official advertisements specifically state Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
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Can I apply for the Learner Miner position without Matric?
The official Learner Miner advertisement states a minimum requirement of Grade 10/Standard 8 Certificate. Grade 12/Standard 10 is listed as advantageous rather than compulsory.
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Do I need mining experience for Learner Miner?
Mining experience and Production Team Leader experience are listed as advantageous. They are not presented as the minimum educational requirement.
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Do I need to be medically fit?
Successful candidates must be certified medically fit in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act.
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Will there be assessments?
Dwarsrivier states that candidates may be required to undergo psychometric and other relevant assessments.
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Will my qualifications be checked?
Yes. Shortlisted candidates may be required to authenticate information supplied in their CVs.
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Can Dwarsrivier conduct criminal or credit checks?
The recruitment advertisements state that criminal and credit checks may be conducted on successful candidates.
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Where do I apply?
Applications must be completed through the official Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine recruitment portal using the vacancy-specific links provided in this article.
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Should I pay someone to help me get selected?
No. Never pay an individual who claims they can secure a learnership, apprenticeship, interview or mining job for you.
Final Reminder
The Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Learnership Programme 2026 gives applicants an opportunity to explore seven very different mining and engineering career pathways:
Fitter | Boilermaker | Draughtsman | Miner | Diesel Mechanic | Electrician | Instrumentation Mechanician
For six opportunities, the advertised academic requirement is Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
For Learner Miner, the minimum is Grade 10/Standard 8, while Grade 12 and relevant mining experience are advantageous.
All seven opportunities close on 24 September 2026.
Applicants who are serious about building a longer-term technical career should go beyond submitting one application. Use the Career & Qualification Explorer to understand the occupation, investigate vocational study through the TVET College Explorer, explore higher-education pathways through the University Explorer and research mining-sector programmes through the MQA section of the Edupstairs SETA Platform.
One learnership application should form part of a broader career plan.
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Disclaimer
Edupstairs is an independent education and opportunities information platform and is not Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, Assore Limited, MQA or a recruitment agency acting on their behalf.
This article is an independent Opportunity Explainer based on the official Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine recruitment advertisements available at the time of publication and additional Edupstairs career, qualification, TVET, university and SETA resources.
Applicants must verify the vacancy, requirements, closing date and application instructions on the official recruitment portal before submitting an application.
Edupstairs does not guarantee selection, placement, completion of training or permanent employment.
Editorial Integrity
This article covers only the seven Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine learner/learnership vacancies specified for this article: Fitter, Boilermaker, Draughtsman, Miner, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and Instrumentation Mechanician.
The eligibility information has been taken from the individual official vacancy advertisements rather than assuming that every Dwarsrivier learner opportunity has identical requirements.
Where Edupstairs discusses possible careers, qualifications, TVET programmes, SETA pathways or application strategies, this is clearly additional guidance and should not be interpreted as an extra requirement imposed by Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine.
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