Transform Your Engineering Career with South Africa’s Power Leader

Are you a recently qualified Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineer ready to power your career forward? Eskom, South Africa’s premier electricity utility company, invites you to join our comprehensive 24-month Engineer in Training programme at our Rosherville facility in Germiston, Gauteng.

About This Opportunity

This exceptional internship programme offers newly graduated engineers the chance to develop their skills within one of Africa’s largest electricity generation companies. You’ll gain hands-on experience across various Eskom operations while contributing to South Africa’s energy security and economic growth.

Position Details:

• Duration: 24-month structured training programme
• Location: Rosherville, Germiston, Gauteng
• Positions Available: 4 exciting opportunities
• Task Grade: L07
• Remuneration: Market-related package

What We Offer

Our comprehensive training programme combines institutionalized learning with practical on-the-job experience. You’ll work alongside industry experts, gaining exposure to cutting-edge power generation technologies while developing the technical and professional skills essential for a successful engineering career.

Key Benefits:

• Structured mentorship from experienced professionals
• Exposure to diverse engineering disciplines within the power sector
• Comprehensive skills development programme
• Opportunity to work on critical national infrastructure projects
• Clear pathway for career progression within Eskom

Who We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications:

• Fully completed Engineering Degree (B.Eng/BSc Eng) in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
• South African citizenship
• Currently unemployed and not engaged in full-time studies

Selection Criteria:

• No previous participation in formal internship programmes
• Not currently enrolled in full-time studies during the employment period

Core Competencies:

• Integrity: Demonstrate ethical behavior and honesty in all professional interactions
• Professionalism: Maintain high standards of conduct and technical excellence
• Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering quality service to all stakeholders

Why Choose Eskom?

As South Africa’s national electricity utility, Eskom plays a crucial role in powering the nation’s development. Our engineers work on some of the continent’s most significant infrastructure projects, contributing directly to economic growth and social development.

This programme offers unparalleled exposure to large-scale power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. You’ll develop expertise in areas including power plant operations, maintenance strategies, project management, and sustainable energy solutions.

Application Process

Closing Date: 2 October 2025

Ready to energize your engineering career? Submit your application including all relevant qualifications and supporting documentation.

Please note: If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Eskom champions equality, employment equity, and diversity. In line with our employment equity plan, preference may be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups. We actively encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all talent can thrive.

Apply now and power your future with Eskom – where engineering excellence meets national impact.

Reference: eskom_000097

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