Last updated: 10 October 2026
Anglo American vacancies are some of the most searched mining jobs in South Africa. Anglo American is one of the world’s largest mining groups, and its South African operations include iron ore through Kumba Iron Ore (with mines such as Sishen and Kolomela in the Northern Cape) and diamonds through De Beers (including Venetia Mine in Limpopo). Its former platinum business, Anglo American Platinum, now operates separately as Valterra Platinum, which also advertises its own jobs, graduate programmes and learnerships.
This guide explains where to find genuine Anglo American vacancies, the types of mining jobs available, requirements, learnerships and bursaries, how to apply and how to avoid the many scams that use mining company names.
Where to Find Official Anglo American Vacancies
- Anglo American careers: angloamerican.com/careers, with job search for South African operations
- Business unit careers pages: Kumba Iron Ore and De Beers list opportunities for their operations
- Valterra Platinum: the former Anglo American Platinum advertises on its own careers channels
Always check that a vacancy appears on the official company careers site before applying.
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Types of Anglo American Mining Jobs
| Category | Example Roles |
|---|---|
| Mining operations | Mining assistants, blasting assistants, rope attendants, locomotive drivers |
| Processing and plant | Plant operators, process controllers, metallurgists |
| Engineering and maintenance | Artisans (electricians, fitters, diesel mechanics), engineers, technicians |
| Technical services | Geologists, surveyors, mine planners |
| Safety, health and environment | Safety officers, occupational health staff, environmental specialists |
| Corporate (Johannesburg) | Finance, HR, IT, supply chain, legal |
Anglo American Learnerships, Bursaries and Graduate Programmes
- Learnerships and apprenticeships: Provide entry routes for people without mining experience, especially for artisan trades and mining operations. Maths and Physical Science are often required.
- Bursaries: Mining companies fund students in engineering, geology, metallurgy and related fields, often with a work-back obligation.
- Graduate programmes: Structured development for graduates in technical and business fields.
See our Learnerships 2026 guide for how mining learnerships (through the MQA) work.
Anglo American Job Requirements
- Matric for entry-level mining and plant roles, often with Maths and Physical Science
- Certificates of competency for some operational roles (for example blasting or engineering certificates)
- Trade tests for qualified artisans
- Degrees for engineering, geology and professional roles
- Medical fitness, because mining is physically demanding
- Willingness to live and work near mine sites, often in the Northern Cape or Limpopo
How to Apply for Anglo American Vacancies
- Search the official careers site for South African vacancies by location or job type.
- Create a candidate profile and upload your CV and certified documents.
- Apply for specific roles before the closing date.
- Prepare for the selection process: screening, interviews, technical and psychometric assessments, reference checks and medicals.
Mining Job Scams: Be Careful
Mining companies are among the most impersonated brands in South African job scams. Genuine mining companies do not charge fees for applications, medicals, training or “placement”. Ignore WhatsApp and Facebook adverts asking you to pay or to send your ID to a private number. Read our guide to Sibanye-Stillwater vacancies for an example of how mining job scams work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for Anglo American vacancies?
Search and apply on Anglo American’s official careers site, or on the careers pages of its business units such as Kumba Iron Ore and De Beers.
Is Anglo American Platinum still part of Anglo American?
No. The platinum business now operates separately as Valterra Platinum, which advertises its own vacancies.
Does Anglo American offer learnerships?
Yes, Anglo American’s operations offer learnerships and apprenticeships, mainly in mining and engineering trades.
Do I need experience for Anglo American jobs?
Not always. Learnerships and some entry-level roles are open to people without mining experience.
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Conclusion
Anglo American and its business units offer mining careers from entry-level learnerships to engineering and management. Apply only through official careers sites, prepare your documents and medical fitness, and never pay for a mining job. Bookmark this page for the latest Anglo American vacancies.