Implats Graduate Trainee Programs 2025: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Nursing
Impala Platinum (Implats) is offering 24-month paid internship opportunities for graduates in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering / Metallurgy, and Nursing. These internships are designed to provide industry experience, professional development, and exposure to mining and metallurgical operations.
Location: Various Impala operations across South Africa
Duration: 24 months
Closing Date: 21 May 2025
Internship: Chemical Engineering / Metallurgy
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Rotational work experience across Smelting, Concentrator, PMR, and BMR operations
- Support technical and business improvement projects
- Provide engineering assistance to operational teams
- Submit reports and attend all required technical training
What You Need:
- NQF Level 7 qualification in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy
- Strong understanding of process or metallurgical engineering
- Medically fit for plant environments
Internship: Mechanical Engineering
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams in plant operations
- Contribute to technical problem-solving and project planning
- Gain safety, technical and managerial exposure in a production environment
- Complete training modules and technical reporting assignments
What You Need:
- NQF Level 7 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems in heavy industry
- Medically fit for plant and operational environments
Internship: Nursing (General / Occupational Health)
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Support health screening including spirometry, audiometry, and routine medicals
- Deliver education and awareness campaigns around health and lifestyle
- Participate in medical surveillance and support employee wellness
- Engage with external occupational health professionals
What You Need:
- NQF Level 6 Diploma in General Nursing or Occupational Health
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (advantageous)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Medically fit for BMR and/or PMR operations
Who Should Apply?
- Recent graduates or final-year students with relevant qualifications
- Individuals passionate about mining, healthcare or engineering in the PGM industry
- Applicants who are medically fit and can work in an industrial environment
- South African citizens willing to commit to a 2-year structured training programme
How to Apply
Use the application links presented above to apply and submit your application by 21 May 2025
Make sure to include the following:
- Updated CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and qualifications
- Medical fitness certificate (if available)
- SANC proof of registration (for Nursing applicants)
Don’t Qualify Yet? Here’s How You Can Qualify
If you haven’t completed your studies yet, here are some accredited programmes to consider:
Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) – University of Pretoria (UP)
- National Diploma: Metallurgical Engineering – Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
Mechanical Engineering:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – University of Cape Town (UCT)
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Nursing / Occupational Health:
- Diploma in General Nursing – Netcare Education
- Occupational Health Nursing – University of the Free State (UFS)
These programmes will help you meet the NQF level requirements and build the knowledge needed to enter future Implats internships.
