City Power Johannesburg (SOC) Ltd, in partnership with the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA), is inviting applications from unemployed South African graduates for a 24-month Electrical Engineering Graduate Internship Programme. This structured workplace learning opportunity is designed to build practical industry experience and strengthen critical technical skills within South Africa’s energy sector, giving graduates a genuine pathway into professional employment.

The programme has 120 positions available for candidates holding an NQF Level 7 or NQF Level 8 qualification in Electrical Engineering from a recognised and accredited higher education institution.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen in possession of a valid South African Identity Document
• Be unemployed at the time of application
• Be under the age of 35 years
• Hold an NQF Level 7 or NQF Level 8 qualification in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Be academically eligible for professional registration with the relevant statutory professional council

Appointments will be made in line with the Employment Equity Act and City Power Johannesburg’s Employment Equity Plan, with preference given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups. City Power Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer committed to transformation, and unemployed youth residing within the City of Johannesburg are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit the following:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), clearly indicating your current age
• A completed City Power Application Form
• A certified copy of your South African Identity Document (certified within the last three months)
• A motivation/cover letter clearly indicating the internship programme being applied for
• Certified copies of qualifications (certified within the last three months)
• Certified academic transcripts (certified within the last three months)

The City Power Application Form must be fully completed and submitted together with your CV and all supporting documents — incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Download the City Power Application Form:
[APPLICATION FORM DOWNLOAD LINK]

Applications must be emailed to: talentpipeline@citypower.co.za

Enquiries

Ms. Refiloe Semela — 011 490 7821
Ms. Leah Vanto — 011 490 7110

Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 12:00 pm

Late applications and walk-in applications will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their applications reach City Power Johannesburg on or before the closing date and time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted — if you have not heard back within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. City Power Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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