Msobo Coal is accepting applications for its 2026 Non-Artisan Learnership Programme, with a Surface Rock Breaking stream open to external applicants. South African citizens aged 18 to 35 with Matric or an equivalent qualification can apply. The mine is about 20 km north of Ermelo in Mpumalanga. Applications are sent by email and must be received by 30 November 2026.
About the Msobo Coal Non-Artisan Learnership Programme 2026
Msobo Coal (Pty) Ltd operates a coal mine about 20 km north of Ermelo in Mpumalanga. Coal mining is a major employer in the province, and mines like this one depend on trained operators to keep production safe and steady.
The Non-Artisan Learnership Programme has two streams. Surface Rock Breaking is for external applicants. Mineral Processing is for current permanent employees of the company. This article covers the external stream.
Non-artisan learnerships are aimed at people who want to enter mining operations without first completing a trade. They combine training with time on site, and they give young people from the area a route into a sector that normally asks for experience before it hires.
What You Will Learn
- Surface rock breaking operations on a working mine
- Safe working practices in a mining environment
- Practical training towards an NQF-registered qualification (exact level confirmed during the application process)
- Stipend: confirmed during the application process
- Assessments and a mining medical fitness check for shortlisted candidates
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Who Can Apply
- South African citizen
- Aged 18 to 35
- Matric or an equivalent qualification
- Proof of residence
- Able to obtain a mining fitness certificate once shortlisted
- Willing to work at the mine near Ermelo, Mpumalanga
- Mineral Processing stream: open only to current permanent Msobo Coal employees with no outstanding disciplinary record
Required Documents
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate or equivalent
- Copy of your ID
- Proof of residence (a water-and-lights bill or a signed affidavit)
How to Apply
- Update your CV and make sure it has a working phone number and email address.
- Get certified copies of your Matric certificate and ID.
- Get proof of residence: a utility bill, or a signed affidavit if you do not have one.
- Write a new email to Recruitment@msobo.co.za with a clear subject line such as “Application: Surface Rock Breaking Learnership 2026 – Your Name”.
- Attach all documents as clear PDF or image files and send before 30 November 2026.
- Wait for contact about assessments and the medical fitness check.
- Do not pay anyone for a placement. Msobo Coal does not ask applicants for money.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Msobo Coal Non-Artisan Learnership Programme 2026 is 30 November 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
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Why This Opportunity Matters
Mpumalanga has many mines but also many unemployed young people living close to them. Local learnerships are one of the few ways residents get into mining operations without already having experience.
The mining sector pays for skills that are hard to find, and an NQF-registered qualification plus site experience is recognised across mines. Even if this particular mine does not keep you on, you leave with training that other operations value.
The listing is published by a third party, so check the details with Msobo Coal when you apply. Keep proof that you sent your email, and apply early in case your documents need replacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need mining experience?
No experience is stated as a requirement. You must be able to obtain a mining fitness certificate if shortlisted.
Which province is it in?
Mpumalanga, at the Msobo Coal mine about 20 km north of Ermelo.
Is there a stipend?
The stipend is confirmed during the application process. It was not stated in the published advert.
Can I apply online?
Applications are by email to Recruitment@msobo.co.za. No online portal was listed.
