Learner Instrument Technician

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kick-start your career in instrumentation and process control

are you a motivated graduate ready to turn your technical knowledge into real‑world experience? Impala platinum refineries is offering an exciting opportunity for young, purpose driven individuals to join our learner instrumentation technician programme.

situated in springs, gauteng, implats is a leading mining and refining company committed to transformation, skills development, and building future technical talent. This learnership is designed to equip you with the practical skills, exposure, and certification required to build a successful career as an instrumentation technician.

programme overview

• commencement date: july 2026
• department: human resources – training and development
• closing date: 11 february 2026

this structured learnership leads to an instrument mechanician trade test certificate, conducted under the auspices of the mining qualification authority (mqa).

what you will gain:

as a learner instrument technician, you will:

• receive hands‑on workplace training in a real industrial environment
• develop a solid understanding of plant instrumentation and system control
• process control systems and plc programming
• scada systems and instrumentation networks

learn how to diagnose and resolve instrumentation challenges to support production targets

build a strong foundation for long‑term career growth in the refining and engineering sector.

minimum qualifications and requirements:

to be considered, you must have:

• a completed n6, s4, or national diploma in electrical engineering (light current) - specialisation in instrumentation and process control is essential.
• basic theoretical knowledge of process control systems; and piping and instrumentation diagrams (p&ids)
• strong analytical, problem‑solving, and numerical skills
• computer literacy and medical fitness to work at both pmr and bmr plants

do you meet the criteria? - how to apply

submit the following (cv, copy of , qualifications and statement of results)via implats career portal: or pnet: – incomplete applications will not be considered.

shortlisted candidates may be subjected to psychometric assessments - impala platinum ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment.

in the event that you do not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, your application can be viewed as unsuccessful.

preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the employment equity act, the companys recruitment policy and employment equity plan.

impala platinum limited complies with the protection of personal information act 4 of 2013. Your personal information will be processed in a lawful, legitimate, and responsible manner. By submitting your application, you give your express & informed consent to process your personal information for recruitment purposes.

fraud alert: impala will never request any cash deposit/payments as part of the recruitment process.