Episode 6 – Mining Series With Apostle Lichaba
Mining is one of the pillars of South Africa’s economy, but beyond minerals and exports, it is also a gateway to careers and empowerment. In this episode of the Mining Series, Max Lichaba shares how Lichaba Group is creating opportunities for young South Africans to step into the mining industry — from entry-level roles to professional careers.
Mining as More Than Minerals
Gold, platinum, diamonds, and coal may be the resources, but the real wealth of South Africa lies in its people. For Apostle Lichaba, mining is not only about what comes out of the ground — it’s about who rises because of it.
That is why Lichaba Group is opening pathways for interns and trainees, giving them a chance to grow into skilled professionals.
From Entry-Level to Professional Growth
Internships in mining are designed to take individuals step by step:
- Starting out as helpers or general assistants.
- Learning safety practices to protect themselves and others.
- Advancing into technical skills such as operating equipment, managing logistics, or working in refining.
- Growing into leadership roles as engineers, supervisors, or managers.
This journey reflects Lichaba’s own philosophy: that success is built over time, through training, persistence, and opportunity.
The Blueprint: 7 Steps to Success
Central to this program is Lichaba’s book, 7 Steps to Success. The same way that minerals must be refined to shine, people must refine their mindset to grow.
The book provides practical wisdom on discipline, resilience, and vision — qualities that are just as critical in mining as they are in life. For interns entering the industry, 7 Steps to Success is both a manual for work and a guide for personal transformation.
Requirements for Internships
Lichaba Group has made the entry requirements inclusive but purposeful. To qualify, candidates need:
- At least Grade 10 education
- A willingness to learn
- A positive attitude
- The discipline to follow through
- Reading 7 Steps to Success as a foundation for the right mindset
These requirements are not barriers — they are filters to ensure that candidates are ready to commit themselves to growth.
Empowering the Next Generation
For Max Lichaba, mining is more than an industry — it is a platform for empowerment. By training young South Africans, he is ensuring that the benefits of mining are not limited to exports, but are felt in homes, communities, and futures across the country.
A Call to Action
Episode 6 concludes the Mining Series by focusing on people. Minerals may be valuable, but people are priceless — and investing in them is the greatest legacy of all.
👉 Watch Episode 6: Careers & Internships in Mining on YouTube.
👉 Order your copy of 7 Steps to Success today (link in description).
👉 Subscribe for more episodes as we begin the Jewellery Series — where raw minerals are turned into masterpieces.
