About
About
Eskom is South Africa’s state-owned electricity utility generating ~90%+ of grid power (coal, nuclear Koeberg, hydro, renewables). Head office Sunninghill, Johannesburg. Sector: Public Sector & Government/Energy. Size: see Eskom annual report (tens of thousands employed).
Entry routes
- Technical (artisans, technicians, operators, engineers): Grade 12/technical + trade; security and medical clearance. Ongoing.
- Corporate (finance, HR, IT, supply chain): degree + experience. Ongoing.
- Graduate engineer-in-training: engineering graduates; annual intakes.
- Bursary and learnership: engineering bursaries and artisan learnerships; seasonal.
Programmes
- Graduate (EIT): engineer-in-training rotations across power stations.
- Learnership: artisan learnerships per station.
- Bursary: engineering bursaries with work-back; check portal.
- Internship: advertised per division.
What to expect
Locations: power stations in Mpumalanga/Free State plus Sunninghill HQ. Common roles: artisans, operators, engineers. Note: as an SOE, recruitment follows public-sector prescripts – apply only via the official portal and expect vetting. Progression: apprentice to artisan to engineer; graduate to senior engineer.
How to apply
Start at Eskom careers. Never pay to apply.
FAQs
How do I apply for Eskom jobs?
Only via the official Eskom careers portal per vacancy.
Does Eskom offer bursaries?
Yes – engineering bursaries with service obligations are advertised on the portal.
Does Eskom hire artisans?
Yes – artisan learnerships and trade-tested artisan roles run at power stations.
Last verified: 19 September 2026. Sources: eskom.co.za/careers.
