Impala Platinum invites suitable graduates to apply for Chemical Engineer Internships in Gauteng, South Africa.

What is Impala Platinum Holding Limited (Implats)?

Impala Platinum Holding Limited (Implats) is a leading producer of platinum group metals (PGMs). Implats has six mining operations and the toll refining business, Impala Refining Services. Our mines are located on three of the most significant PGM deposits in the world: the Bushveld Complex in South Africa, the Canadian Shield in North America and the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. Implats’ mining operations include Impala Rustenburg, Zimplats, Marula, Impala Canada’s Lac des Iles, Mimosa and Two Rivers The Group’s head office is located in Johannesburg.

Impala Platinum is currently accepting applications for the Graduate Chemical Engineer Internship programme.

Impala Platinum is committed to youth skills development by providing graduates with an opportunity to gain relevant work experience required for the PGM industry and for the graduate to provide technical, engineering and management support to the operations during rotational work experience to ensure the operational objectives are met. Innovation is also required for technical and business improvement projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Chemical Engineering / Metallurgy.
• In depth understanding of Chemical Engineering principles and or Metallurgical principles.
• Medically fit for BMR/PMR.

TRAINING PROGRAMME:

• Successful completion of a set twenty-four (24) months internship training program that will enhance general knowledge of the PGM industry and overall exposure to technical, safety and managerial aspects of engineering within a production environment.
• Attending all required training & development course interventions as identified.
• Submit reports as per training requirements.
• Provide technical support to operational areas to enable the company to meet its business plan and operational targets.