Are you a recently graduated finance professional looking to launch your career within one of Africa’s most critical and complex organisations? Eskom’s Central Purchasing Agency (CPA), through its Energy Market Services division, is offering an exceptional opportunity for a driven and ambitious graduate to join its Graduate in Training programme based at Simmerpan, Germiston.

This is a 24-month structured on-the-job training programme designed to equip you with the practical skills, institutional knowledge, and professional foundation needed to thrive in the energy and utilities sector. As a Graduate in Training (Task Grade L07), you will be immersed in a dynamic finance environment, working alongside seasoned professionals who will guide your development every step of the way.

About the Role

The Graduate in Training – Finance position sits within Eskom’s Central Purchasing Agency, a division that plays a vital role in managing procurement and energy market transactions at a national scale. Over the course of your 24-month placement, you will gain hands-on exposure to financial operations, reporting, compliance, and analysis within a highly regulated and strategically important business unit.

This is not a passive learning experience — you will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the team from day one, applying your academic knowledge to real-world challenges and developing competencies that will serve you throughout your career.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following disciplines:

• Economics
• Finance
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Cost & Management Accounting

Skills and Competencies

Eskom is looking for a candidate who brings more than just academic credentials. The ideal applicant will demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to grasp and apply technical concepts with ease
• A safety-conscious mindset and adherence to workplace protocols
• A conscientious, self-disciplined, and responsible approach to work
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain composed under pressure
• A positive, solutions-oriented attitude
• The ability to collaborate effectively as part of a diverse team
• Commitment to delivering quality work consistently

Why Eskom?

Eskom is at the heart of South Africa’s energy future. Joining the organisation as a Graduate in Training means becoming part of an institution that is actively transforming, innovating, and investing in the next generation of finance professionals. You will gain exposure to large-scale financial operations that few other organisations in the country can offer, all while building a career with genuine long-term potential.

Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In line with its employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Candidates living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Details

• Location: Simmerpan, Germiston, Gauteng
• Contract Type: Internship (24 months)
• Remuneration: Market Related
• Closing Date: 13 March 2026
• Reference: eskom_003721

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

Apply here and take the first step toward a career that powers South Africa’s future.