Eskom is inviting graduate engineers to apply for its Engineer In Training programme at Grootvlei Power Station in Balfour, Mpumalanga. Six positions are available across Mechanical, Control and Instrumentation (C&I), Electrical, Chemical, Process and Metallurgy engineering.
Opportunity at a Glance
- Employer: Eskom
- Position: Engineer In Training x6
- Reference number: eskom_007359
- Business unit: Grootvlei Power Station
- Location: Balfour, Mpumalanga
- Contract type: Internship
- Task grade: L7
- Remuneration: Market related
- Industry: Electricity, Energy and Water Supply
- Closing date: 19 October 2026
About the Programme
This programme gives engineering graduates structured, hands-on experience at one of South Africa’s largest power stations. You will receive institutionalised training as well as on-the-job training, and successful candidates will be placed in Eskom Operations across its divisions.
Eskom has been certified a Top Employer South Africa for 2026, its second consecutive year with the certification.
Disciplines Open for Application
Applications are open to graduates in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
- Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
- Electronics Engineering
- Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Minimum Requirements
- A fully completed B Eng or BSc Eng degree in one of the disciplines above
- South African citizenship
What Eskom Is Looking For
You will be expected to work as part of a team and show integrity, professionalism and a customer-focused approach. You should know, or be willing to learn, Eskom’s policies and procedures.
Skills Eskom lists for this role:
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiation
- Liaising
Eskom also looks for candidates who are polite, prompt, energetic, assertive and self-starting.
How to Apply
Apply online through the Eskom careers portal. You must quote reference number eskom_007359 and the training programme you are applying for. Applications without the reference number may not be processed correctly.
Eskom states that if you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.
Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In line with its employment equity plan, preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised posts.
Before You Apply
Make sure your degree is fully completed, as the requirement is a finished qualification. Have your ID, academic transcripts, degree certificate and an updated CV ready before you start the online application. Apply early, as portals can slow down close to the deadline.
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