About the Lonmin Learnerships Programme
Lonmin Company is known to produce Metals and also offers Lonmin Learnerships opportunities to individuals who meet their requirements.This company has been making an impact within the south African communities by giving them quality opportunities every year. The aim of this opportunities is to fight poverty, reduce unemployment and help in creating skilled workers. Individuals coming from any background are invited to apply for this program. However they need tp meet all the stipulated requirements.
The company provides practical training, as well as theoretical teachings, done by skilled individuals in each field. The duration will depend on the field of expertise you decide to follow. Successful individuals will be required to sign a legally binding agreement for the duration of the learnership, or as is agreed upon by the company and the selected individual .
Theoretical training will consist of about 40% of the learnership. Each stage will consist of structured learning components, done by accredited learning institutes. This has been proven to be thoroughly effective for the company, as well as the learner. Workplace training will make up the other 60% of the learnership. This will be structured in accordance to the standards as determined by the learning units. It also includes structured work (hands-on) training, completed within the workplace.
The company may include accommodation, pension fund, and medical aid, at its own discretion. Learners will receive a monthly stipend. Meals and transport will not be covered by the company, and candidates are thus required to ensure that they have own transport. Lonmin is an equal opportunity employer, they aim to assist in stabilizing the economy of South Africa, while also providing skilled workers within all scarce fields.
Lonmin Learnerships Available
There are many different learnerships made available yearly, some of these include the following options:
- Rock Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Diamond Processing
- Jewelry Manufacturing
- Diesel Mechanics
- Administration
- Human Resources
- Financing
- Metallurgy
- Instrumentation
- Analytical Chemistry
- Rigger
- Fitting and Turning
- Boiler-making
- Welding
Basic Requirements
Individuals must include a detailed curriculum vitae with contact details, contactable references, as well as any information they feel may be important to their application.? Kindly also include certified copies of all relevant certificates, ID documentation and proof of address no older than three months.? Individuals must be permanent South African residents and citizens.
- Individuals must have Matric / Grade 12 or NQF 4
- Individuals must have Mathematics and Science with pass rate on Standard Grade 60% or higher and on Higher Grade 50% or higher
- Individuals must be proficient in English, read, write and speak
- Individuals must have great hand-and-eye coordination
- Individuals must be skilled in using MS Office ? Computer literate
- Individuals must be self-motivated and a team player
- Individuals must have flexibility with a commitment to learn, but moreover willingness to work
- No sensory restriction
- Practically Orientated with Numerical Skills
- Must have a step-by-step procedural approach to all duties
- Planning and organizing skills
- Follow instructions and procedures
Duties may include:
- Candidates will be required to apply their expertise and skills, as well as knowledge of technology
- They must complete all the phases, of the development program, in allocated time frame
- You must ensure that objectives of each task are met and thoroughly understood
- They must deliver results as is expected from them
- Individuals must be able to adapt and respond to any changes accordingly
- They must be able to cope with stress, pressure, and setbacks
- You must be able to assist other team members in completing tasks
- Report as well as communicate with team members, and seniors
- Achieve all goals?and objectives
- Promote and support a positive work environment
- Build and maintain relationships within the work environment
- Perform tasks in accordance with safety standards
- Adhere to all regulations set by the mining authority and senior management
Application process
Learnerships online applications process are only made available once the company opens their applications. Individuals can get more information from their University Campus Career center for open learnerships, or contact Lonmin offices. For any other information, individuals can send an inquiry to Lonmin using their website