Production Learnership 2026

ArcelorMittal SA; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading steel producer is offering training opportunities for individuals with Grade 12 certificates to become trained process operators. Candidates will enter a 36-month learner agreement focusing on the steel manufacturing process. The program includes structured training and assessments. Preference will be given to South African youth under 35. Permanent employment after training is not guaranteed.

Benefits

Training costs covered

Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided

Bursary allowance

Qualifications

• Complete Grade 12 qualification.
• Mathematics 40% or Mathematics Literacy 50%.

Responsibilities

• Enter a 36-month Learner’s Agreement.
• Focus on the steel manufacturing process.
• Undergo regular assessments and progress monitoring.

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Job description

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

About our company

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels. At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.

Introduction

ArcelorMittal South Africa’s largest steel producer. A proudly South African company, the company is part of the ArcelorMittal Group, the world’s leading steel producer with industrial sites in over 20 countries and a presence in more than 60.

ArcelorMittal South Africa is offering training opportunities to individuals in possession of grade 12 certificates to be trained as process operators at Vanderbijlpark. Successful candidates will enter a 36-month Learner’s Agreement, focusing on the steel manufacturing process. The training program is based on a structured outcome-based approach which includes institutional and on the job training. Regular assessment and progress monitoring will form an integral part of the learnership program.

A contractual training agreement will apply. The bursary includes specified training cost, PPE, payment of institutional training, personal insurance as well as bursary allowance. Permanent employment on completion is not guaranteed.

Eligibility

• The successful candidates will be subject to a medical examination;
• By submitting your application, you give consent to us to use your personal information for recruitment purposes and reporting;
• ArcelorMittal will not ask for any money for apprenticeship or production learnership, should anybody contact you and offer apprenticeship or production learnership for fees it should not be accepted;
• If you did not get any feedback on your application by the end of February 2026 consider your application unsuccessfully;
• Preference will be given to applicants considered as South African Youth (under the age of 35);

Requirements

• A complete Grade 12 qualification with the following minimum criteria:
  • Mathematics 40% or Mathematics Literacy 50%