A Seriti engineering learnership at New Vaal Colliery could help local host community applicants train toward artisan careers in diesel mechanics or auto electrical work.
The Seriti Engineering Learnership 2026 is an external opportunity for New Vaal Colliery host communities. The programme is designed to develop learners until they successfully qualify as artisans in selected engineering trades. Applications close on 21 July 2026.
Why should local applicants consider the Seriti Engineering Learnership 2026?
Artisan skills remain important in mining, engineering and heavy industry.
This learnership gives selected candidates structured exposure to technical training in trades linked to mining operations. Therefore, it may suit applicants who enjoy machinery, fault finding, electrical systems, engines and hands-on technical work.
For local New Vaal Colliery host community applicants, this can be a valuable route into artisan development.
What are the key learnership details?
Programme: Engineering Learnership 18.2 External
Company: Seriti
Division: New Vaal Colliery
Reference Number: NVC071/26GS
Industry: Mining and Metals
Functional Area: Engineering
Contract Type: Contract
Minimum Experience: Entry Level
Closing Date: 21 July 2026
The listing displays Vereeniging, Gauteng as the vacancy location, while the description names Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State. Applicants should confirm the final location details on the application portal before submitting.
Which trades can applicants choose?
Applicants may apply for one of the listed engineering trades.
The available disciplines are:
- Diesel Mechanic
- Auto Electrician
Applicants must clearly indicate which trade they are applying for when submitting their application.
Who can apply for the Diesel Mechanic learnership?
Applicants interested in the Diesel Mechanic trade must meet the subject requirements.
The listed trade-related subjects include:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Drawing
- Diesel or Motor Trade Theory
This pathway may suit applicants who enjoy engines, mechanical systems, maintenance and technical problem-solving.
Who can apply for the Auto Electrician learnership?
Applicants interested in the Auto Electrician trade must meet the relevant subject requirements.
The listed trade-related subjects include:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Industrial Electronics
- Electrical Trade Theory
This pathway may suit applicants who enjoy electrical systems, vehicle electrical components, diagnostics and technical fault finding.
What are the minimum qualification requirements?
Applicants must meet one of the listed academic routes.
Candidates need either:
- Grade 12 Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy, and Science with a minimum E symbol, plus two N2 trade-related subjects
Or:
- Minimum N2 with four relevant trade-related subjects
Subjects with F symbols will not be accepted. The advert also states that the minimum accepted symbol is E, which is 40%.
What other requirements must applicants meet?
Applicants must meet the practical and personal requirements for this learnership.
Candidates must:
- Be able and prepared to undergo a psychometric assessment
- Be willing to work shifts, standby and call-outs when required
- Be able to cope with pressure
- Be innovative and self-driven
- Be able to identify faults without supervision
- Have, or be able to obtain, a valid Certificate of Fitness
- Have a valid K53 driver’s licence
- Have no criminal record
These requirements show that the programme needs serious, safety-aware and reliable applicants.
What is a Certificate of Fitness?
A Certificate of Fitness confirms that a person is medically fit to work in a mining environment.
This matters because mining and engineering workplaces can be physically demanding. They also follow strict safety rules.
Therefore, applicants should understand that medical fitness forms part of many mining-related selection processes.
What can strengthen an application?
Mining sector experience will be advantageous.
However, applicants who do not have mining experience can still make their application stronger by clearly showing their technical subjects, driver’s licence, trade interest and local residence.
Strong candidates should highlight:
- Mathematics and Science results
- N2 trade-related subjects
- Diesel Mechanic or Auto Electrician interest
- Technical or mechanical exposure
- Mining sector experience, if available
- Valid K53 driver’s licence
- Ability to work shifts
- Safety awareness
- Good communication
- Reliability and discipline
A technical learnership application should make the trade choice clear from the beginning.
Which documents must applicants submit?
Applicants must submit a PDF version of their curriculum vitae together with certified copies of important documents.
Required documents include:
- Curriculum vitae in PDF format
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications
- Certified copy of identity document
- Certified copy of valid driver’s licence
- Proof of residence
The certification must be within a three-month period.
Why is proof of residence important?
Preference will be given to the local New Vaal Colliery community.
For this reason, proof of residence must accompany the application. Applicants from host communities should make sure their residential documents are clear, current and correctly certified where needed.
This requirement is important because the learnership is specifically aimed at external New Vaal Colliery host community applicants.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Do not send a general application that hides your trade choice. State clearly whether you are applying for Diesel Mechanic or Auto Electrician. Also place your Mathematics, Science, N2 subjects, K53 driver’s licence and proof of residence where recruiters can find them quickly.
What should applicants know before applying?
Applicants should follow the instructions carefully.
Important notes include:
- Certified copies must be attached
- Certification must be within three months
- Applicants must indicate the trade they are applying for
- A criminal record will count against the application
- Only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed
- Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates
- Applications not responded to within 30 days after the closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
Applicants should also use Google Chrome when applying, as the advert notes that this helps with document attachments.
How can candidates apply?
Applications for the Seriti Engineering Learnership 2026 must be submitted online through the official application portal.
Applicants should prepare their PDF curriculum vitae and certified supporting documents before starting the process.
What should applicants check before submitting?
Before applying, candidates should review every detail carefully.
Check that:
- Your curriculum vitae is saved as a PDF
- Your trade choice is clearly stated
- Your qualifications are certified
- Your identity document copy is certified
- Your valid driver’s licence copy is certified
- Your proof of residence is attached
- Your certification is not older than three months
- Your Mathematics and Science results are visible
- Your N2 trade subjects are listed
- Your contact number is correct
- Your email address is active
- Your application is submitted before 21 July 2026
Small mistakes can weaken an application, especially when certified documents and proof of residence are required.
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Final Thoughts
The Seriti Engineering Learnership 2026 offers New Vaal Colliery host community applicants a chance to train toward artisan careers in Diesel Mechanics or Auto Electrical work.
With technical subject requirements, psychometric assessment, shift readiness, Certificate of Fitness expectations and a valid K53 driver’s licence requirement, this opportunity is best suited to committed applicants who are serious about engineering trades.
Candidates who meet the requirements should prepare a PDF curriculum vitae, certified documents and proof of residence before submitting their online application by 21 July 2026.
