Eskom Learnerships and Internships 2026

Eskom invites suitably qualified South African youth  to apply for 24 Learner Artisan, Engineer in Training and Learner Plant Operator opportunities

Application Closing Date: 15 September 2026

Application Location: South Africa

Eskom is recruiting candidates for several technical training opportunities

The current intake includes:

Learner Artisans: X6
Engineer in Training – Engineering Department: X3
Engineer in Training – Operating Department: X5
Learner Plant Operators: X10

Total Opportunities: X24

Successful applicants will undergo a recruitment process and may be placed within Eskom Operations across its divisions.

Available Eskom Opportunities

Programme	Posts	Reference	Minimum Qualification	Location
Learner Artisan – Mechanical	X2	eskom_006746	Grade 12/N3/NCV Level 4 or N4-N6 trade-related studies	Standerton
Learner Artisan – Electrical	X2	eskom_006746	Grade 12/N3/NCV Level 4 or N4-N6 trade-related studies	Standerton
Learner Artisan – C&I	X2	eskom_006746	Grade 12/N3/NCV Level 4 or N4-N6 trade-related studies	Standerton
Engineer in Training – Engineering Department	X3	eskom_006743	Completed BEng/BSc Engineering	Standerton
Engineer in Training – Operating Department	X5	eskom_006741	Completed BEng/BSc Engineering	Standerton
Learner Plant Operator	X10	eskom_006740	Grade 12, N3-N6, NCV Level 4 or higher technical qualification	Standerton

Eskom Learner Artisan Opportunities – X6

Reference Number: eskom_006746
Task Grade: L5
Department: Maintenance
Business Unit: Tutuka Power Station
Posts: X6
Remuneration: Market Related

The six Learner Artisan opportunities are divided into:

Mechanical: X2
Electrical: X2
Control and Instrumentation (C&I): X2

Learner Artisan Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be South African citizens and meet one of the advertised qualification routes.

Accepted qualifications include a National N6 Certificate with relevant Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics trade subjects, or an N4/N5 Certificate with trade subjects.

Applicants may also qualify with:

Grade 12: Mathematics 50%, Physical Science 50% and English 40%

or

N3: Mathematics 50%, Engineering Science 50% and English 40%

or

NCV Level 4: Mathematics 50%, Science 50% and English 40%.

Successful candidates will receive institutionalised and on-the-job training.

How to Apply for Eskom Learner Artisan Opportunities 2026

Applicants must submit their applications online and quote both the reference number and the training programme for which they are applying.

Click here to apply for Eskom Learner Artisan Mechanical, Electrical and C&I Programme 2026

Reference Number: eskom_006746

Eskom Engineer in Training – Engineering Department X3

Reference Number: eskom_006743
Task Grade: L7
Department: Engineering Department
Business Unit: Tutuka Power Station
Posts: X3
Remuneration: Market Related

Applicants must have a fully completed BEng or BSc Engineering degree in one of the following disciplines:

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Process Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or Civil Engineering.

Applicants must also be South African citizens.

Successful candidates will receive institutionalised and on-the-job training.

How to Apply for Eskom Engineer in Training – Engineering Department 2026

Click here to apply for Eskom Engineer in Training Engineering Department Programme 2026

Reference Number: eskom_006743

Eskom Engineer in Training – Operating Department X5

Reference Number: eskom_006741
Task Grade: L7
Department: Operating
Business Unit: Tutuka Power Station
Posts: X5
Remuneration: Market Related

Applicants must have completed a:

BEng or BSc Engineering degree

in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Process, Metallurgy, Chemical or Civil Engineering.

Applicants must be South African citizens.

How to Apply for Eskom Engineer in Training – Operating Department 2026

Click here to apply for Eskom Engineer in Training Operating Department Programme 2026

Reference Number: eskom_006741

Eskom Learner Plant Operator Opportunities – X10

Reference Number: eskom_006740
Task Grade: L5
Department: Operating Department
Business Unit: Tutuka Power Station
Number of Posts: X10
Remuneration: Market Related

The Learner Plant Operator programme provides institutionalised and practical on-the-job training within Eskom’s operational environment.

Learner Plant Operator Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be South African citizens and may qualify through one of several academic routes.

Eligible qualifications include:

Grade 12: Mathematics 50%, Physical Science 50% and English 40%

N3: Mathematics 50%, Science 50% and English 40%

NCV Level 4: Mathematics 50%, Science 50% and English 40%

The advert also accepts applicants with a National N4/N5 Certificate with Trade Subjects, National N6 Certificate with Trade Subjects, National Diploma, BTech, BEng or BSc Engineering qualification.

How to Apply for Eskom Learner Plant Operator Programme 2026

Click here to apply for Eskom Learner Plant Operator Programme 2026

Reference Number: eskom_006740

Skills and Competencies

Across the advertised programmes, Eskom is looking for candidates who demonstrate teamwork, integrity, professionalism and a customer-focused approach.

Applicants should also have good communication, interpersonal, negotiation and liaison skills.

Personal attributes listed by Eskom include being polite, prompt, energetic, assertive and a self-starter.

Knowledge of Eskom policies and procedures is also listed among the relevant competencies.

Training Provided

Successful applicants will be afforded:

Institutionalised training and on-the-job training.

The programmes are designed to provide practical workplace exposure while candidates develop technical and professional competencies within Eskom Operations.

Application Closing Date

Applications for all four advertisements close on:

15 September 2026

Applicants should ensure that their online applications are submitted before the deadline.

Important Application Notes

Applicants must quote the correct vacancy reference number and training programme when applying.

The remuneration for all advertised opportunities is listed as market related.

If applicants are not contacted within 28 days after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference may be given to applicants from under-represented designated groups in line with Eskom’s employment equity objectives.

Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Eskom reserves the right not to make appointments to the advertised positions and maintains a smoke-free working environment.