Eskom Learnerships and Graduate Internships 2026: X24 Opportunities at Tutuka Power Station

Who can apply

• 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.
• Grade 12: Mathematics 50%, Physical Science 50% and English 40%
• or
• N3: Mathematics 50%, Engineering Science 50% and English 40%
• NCV Level 4: Mathematics 50%, Science 50% and English 40%.
• Successful candidates will receive institutionalised and on-the-job training.
• Applicants must be South African citizens and may qualify through one of several academic routes.
• 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

Applications are submitted directly to Eskom - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

Eskom invites suitably qualified South African youth and engineering graduates to apply for 24 Learner Artisan, Engineer in Training and Learner Plant Operator opportunities at Tutuka Power Station in Mpumalanga.

Application Closing Date: 15 September 2026

Application Location: Tutuka Power Station, Standerton, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Eskom Training Opportunities 2026

Eskom is recruiting candidates for several technical training opportunities at Tutuka Power Station in Standerton, Mpumalanga.

The current intake includes:

Learner Artisans: X6Engineer in Training - Engineering Department: X3Engineer in Training - Operating Department: X5Learner 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

Eskom Learner Artisan Opportunities - X6

Reference Number: eskom_006746Task Grade: L5Department: MaintenanceBusiness Unit: Tutuka Power StationPosts: X6Remuneration: Market Related

The six Learner Artisan opportunities are divided into:

Mechanical: X2Electrical: X2Control 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_006743Task Grade: L7Department: Engineering DepartmentBusiness Unit: Tutuka Power StationPosts: X3Remuneration: 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_006741Task Grade: L7Department: OperatingBusiness Unit: Tutuka Power StationPosts: X5Remuneration: 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_006740Task Grade: L5Department: Operating DepartmentBusiness Unit: Tutuka Power StationNumber of Posts: X10Remuneration: 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.

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