Hey future rockstars of the mining world! 🚀 Are you a qualified artisan ready to level up your skills and kickstart an epic career with a global leader? Then you’re in the right place! Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is offering an incredible Artisan Bridge Learnership Bursary for 2025, designed to give you hands-on experience and deep product knowledge in mining machine maintenance and rebuilds.
This isn’t just any learnership; it’s a 12-month intensive programme from Sandvik, a global powerhouse in mining and infrastructure solutions. Imagine working with cutting-edge equipment and learning from the best! This bursary (or learnership, as Sandvik calls it) is your golden ticket to becoming a highly competitive artisan in South Africa’s thriving mining industry.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the Sandvik Artisan Bridge Learnership Bursary, you’ll need to tick a few boxes:
- You must have a Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Science (or an equivalent qualification).
- A minimum N2 Engineering Studies is compulsory.
- You must be a Qualified Millwright or Electrician (with a Section 13 Trade Certificate or Section 26D Trade Certificate).
- Proof of your competency is essential – bring your POE, proof of modules, or apprenticeship record.
- You need to be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment.
- All customer vaccination requirements must be met (don’t forget to attach your vaccination certificate!).
Psst… Sandvik loves local talent! Preference will be given to candidates from areas like Secunda, Ogies, Middelburg, Ulundi, Witbank, Delmas, Piet Retief, Burgersfort, Lydenburg, Springbok, Kathu, and Lime Acres.
What Does It Cover?
This 12-month Artisan Bridge Learner Programme is all about hands-on learning and gaining invaluable experience. Here’s what you can expect:
- World-Class Training: You’ll get 12 months of intensive on-the-job training with Sandvik-certified mentors, diving deep into Sandvik’s state-of-the-art mining equipment.
- Practical Skills: Gain hands-on experience in mining equipment rebuilds, repairs, and maintenance, making you super competitive in the industry.
- Global Standards: You’ll be exposed to Sandvik’s global engineering and maintenance standards, setting you up for success anywhere.
- Real Responsibilities: You’ll be actively involved, performing work within your training plan, working towards achieving required competencies and product knowledge, and adhering to all safety regulations and workplace policies.
- Boosted Employability: This programme significantly increases your employability within South Africa’s dynamic mining and heavy machinery sectors.
How to Apply?
Ready to jumpstart your career with Sandvik? Applying is super straightforward!
You need to apply online through the official Sandvik careers portal:
👉 Click here to apply for the Sandvik Artisan Bridge Learnership Bursary!
Alternatively, you can visit the Sandvik Careers site at www.home.sandvik/en/careers and search for the Requisition ID: R0070997.
Remember: You MUST attach all required documents, including your Trade Certificates, POE/Apprenticeship proof, and your Vaccination Certificate. Incomplete applications won’t be considered, so double-check everything!
The closing date for applications is 1 November 2025. Don’t miss out!
If this sounds like the perfect next step for your artisan career, don’t wait — apply now and keep exploring more incredible bursaries right here on Bursaries Room!
