Mining Safety Officer learnerships combine theoretical classroom study with practical, on-the-ground experience at mining operations. They are designed to equip learners with knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigation within high-risk mining environments.
Program Structure & Accreditation
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Governing SETA: Primarily regulated under MQA (Mining Qualifications Authority) or Services SETA (for broader Occupational Health and Safety / OHS qualifications).
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Duration: Typically 12 to 24 months.
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Qualification Outcome: NQF Level 3 or NQF Level 4 certificate in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (OHSE) or Mining Safety Supervision.
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Remuneration: Unemployed learners receive a monthly stipend (regulated by SETA scales).
Standard Entry Requirements
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Education: Grade 12 (Matric) with passes in Mathematics/Technical Maths, Physical Science, and English.
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Age & Citizenship: South African citizen aged 18–35 years.
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Medical Clearance: Must pass a strict Red Ticket physical medical examination (fitness to work underground or on open-cast mine sites).
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Clean Record: Criminal background check and security clearance.
Primary Employers Offering Mining Safety Opportunities
Major mining companies and sector partners regularly recruit for safety and technical learnership intakes:
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Anglo American / De Beers (Safety & Sustainable Mining tracks)
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Sasol Mining
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Sibanye-Stillwater
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Harmony Gold
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Exxaro Resources
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Glencore South Africa
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Implats (Impala Platinum)
Where to Apply & Track Listings
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MQA Portal: Register on the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) database.
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Department of Employment and Labour (ESSA): Register your CV on ESSA Online—mining companies frequently source candidates directly from this database.
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Company Career Portals: Create candidate profiles directly on Anglo American, Sasol, and Sibanye-Stillwater career sites to receive intake alerts.
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