ArcelorMittal South Africa has opened applications for the Production Learnership 2026. The learnership runs for a period of 36 months and takes place at the Vanderbijlpark operations in Gauteng. The programme targets South African youth with a completed Grade 12 qualification.
Programme Overview
- Company: ArcelorMittal South Africa
- Programme: Production Learnership
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
- Location: Vanderbijlpark
- Contract type: Fixed term learner agreement
- Duration: 36 months
- Remuneration: Market related bursary allowance
- Application status: Online
- Closing date: 31 January 2026
About ArcelorMittal South Africa
ArcelorMittal South Africa forms part of the global ArcelorMittal group, which operates industrial sites across multiple countries. The company is the largest steel producer on the African continent and produces both flat and long steel products for local and international markets. Operations focus on large scale steel manufacturing and downstream supply.
The company places strong emphasis on safety and follows a zero harm approach across all operations.
About the Production Learnership
The production learnership trains learners as process operators within the steel manufacturing environment. Training follows a structured, outcome based model that combines institutional learning with workplace training.
Learners sign a formal learner agreement for the full duration of the programme. Regular assessments track progress throughout the learnership.
What the Programme Includes
The learnership provides structured training support and bursary related benefits.
- Institutional training costs
- On the job workplace training
- Personal protective equipment
- Personal insurance cover
- Monthly bursary allowance
Permanent employment after completion is not guaranteed.
Duties and Learning Areas
During the programme, learners receive exposure to steel production processes and operational environments.
- Participate in institutional training modules
- Complete on the job training at production facilities
- Learn steel manufacturing processes
- Follow operational and safety procedures
- Complete assessments and progress reviews
- Maintain required training records
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet all requirements listed below.
- Completed Grade 12 qualification
- English passed with at least 45 percent
- Mathematics passed with at least 40 percent or Mathematics Literacy passed with at least 50 percent
- South African citizen
- Preference given to youth under the age of 35
Additional Notes
- Successful candidates must pass a medical examination
- ArcelorMittal does not charge any fees for learnerships
- Applications that do not receive feedback by end of February 2026 should be regarded as unsuccessful
- Application updates are sent via email
- Selected applicants may be required to complete a recorded interview
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online using the official application platform.
Apply Online for the ArcelorMittal Production Learnership Programme 2026
