Our purpose is to create a better future. We accomplish this through the metals we produce, the way we do business and through our superior performance.
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Decarbonisation is an urgent global challenge. There are increasing opportunities to use platinum-catalysed fuel cells to provide zero-emitting, carbon-free energy, in electricity and mobile applications.
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Employee accommodation and living conditions remain key strategic issues for improving the wellbeing of our employees and host communities in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Our focus remains on facilitating the creation of sustainable human settlements and access to decent accommodation for employees who are residing in informal structures.
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The increasing evidence globally of physical climate impacts – wildfires, floods, rising temperatures – is driving a greater sense of urgency in building adaptive capacity and resilience to climate.
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We offer many pathways for those seeking to join Implats, which cater to a wide range of skill sets. Our internal leadership pipeline has been developed from the ground up and is supported through bursary schemes, learnership programmes, graduate programmes, and supervisory and other leadership development initiatives.
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Our graduate programme is more than a job – it is a launchpad for future leaders in mining and engineering. Each year, we welcome promising graduates – many from our bursary pipeline – into structured, discipline-specific training at our operations. You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship and leadership development while building your skills in real-world environments.
We prioritise graduates from local communities and support them with financial education, life skills and career path planning to ensure long-term success.
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At Implats, learnerships offer more than just training – they offer a pathway into the world of mining. Tailored for youth from our local communities, these programmes combine classroom instruction with practical, on-the-job experience in core mining disciplines like engineering, metallurgy and underground operations.
Our learnerships are designed to:
By investing in local talent through these structured programmes, we not only empower individuals – we ensure a skilled, sustainable workforce for the future.
Learnerships available
Minimum academic requirements
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Our bursary programme helps ambitious students take the next step in their education – without the financial strain. We offer support in key fields like mining engineering, metallurgy, geology, finance and more.
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Should you be awarded an Implats bursary, you will be required to work for the Company for the full period of the bursary and to undertake vacation work at the Company at the end of each year. Implats offers bursaries in various fields:
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Start quiz"I’ve grown from a graduate trainee to a project lead in just five years. The support here is real – and so is the opportunity."
– Noluthando, process engineer
Implats’ purpose is to create a better future. The culture is underpinned by three core values — respect, care and deliver — which shape how people lead, collaborate and make decisions every day.
Implats offers diverse career paths across mining, processing and corporate functions, with a strong focus on high performance, accountability and innovation, supported by an employee value proposition with leadership based on care and growth.
Implats is a fully integrated Platinum Group Metal (PGM) producer with mining and processing operations in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Canada, employing more than 63 000 people across the Group.
The Employment Value Proposition (EVP) outlines a range of benefits and development opportunities, including coaching-led leadership, skills growth and pathways across technical and professional roles, with specific initiatives to support women where underrepresented.
Career paths describe clear progression and exposure across functions like stoping, development, ventilation, geology and finance, with medical fitness and psychometric assessments as part of suitability for some roles.
Safety and health are non-negotiable. Group codes and governance embed safe work, human rights, fair employment and zero tolerance for discrimination, with oversight from board committees focused on ethics and risk.
PGMs enable cleaner technologies in industry and transport. Implats is advancing decarbonisation through initiatives like renewable energy procurement and solar projects at operations.
Search and apply via the Implats careers listings page. You can filter by site and function, then submit your application online for the specific vacancy.
Depending on the role, assessments can include technical tests, interviews and, for certain programmes or operational roles, psychometric assessments and medical fitness evaluations.
Implats strives to reflect its host communities and broader multi-country footprint in its workforce, supported by equitable and transparent recruitment practices.
Successful candidates receive a formal offer. Onboarding follows Group policies and the Group’s leadership model of care and growth, helping new joiners settle quickly and safely.
If you have not been contacted within the timeframe indicated in the vacancy or programme notice, you can assume the application was unsuccessful, and you are encouraged to apply for future roles.
Yes. Graduate, internship and learnership opportunities are advertised through Implats’ careers channels, with programme-specific application instructions.
The code of ethics sets standards for fairness, integrity and non-discrimination, with clear reporting channels for any concerns during the hiring process.