Eskom invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various Electrical Apprenticeship opportunities 2026 / 2027 across Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Northern Cape.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Dates: 13 November 2026 to 17 November 2026
Apprenticeship Locations: Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Northern Cape, South Africa
Programme Duration: 3 years
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Remuneration: Market Related
About the Eskom Electrical Apprenticeship Programme
Eskom is offering Artisan Training Programme opportunities in the Electrical discipline.
Successful candidates will undergo a structured three-year training programme that includes both institutionalised training and practical on-the-job experience.
The programme is designed to give apprentices an opportunity to develop the required competencies and work towards obtaining a recognised Trade Test Certificate.
Available Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships
The following apprenticeship opportunities are currently available:
- Electrical Apprentices – Limpopo
- Electrical Apprentices – Mpumalanga
- Electrical Apprentice/s – KwaZulu-Natal
- Electrical Apprentice/s – Free State
- Electrical Apprentices – Northern Cape
Electrical Apprentices – Limpopo: X5 Posts
Listing Reference: eskom_007685
Location: Limpopo
Department: Maintenance and Operations
Cluster: Limlanga Cluster
Position / Task Grade: L5
Number of Opportunities: 5
Closing Date: 17 November 2026
Successful apprentices may be placed in:
- Mokopane
- Jane Furse
- Moletjie
- Marken
- Siloam
Minimum Requirements: Limpopo
Applicants must have one of the following:
Technical Matric
- Mathematics – minimum 50%
- Engineering Science – minimum 50%
- English – minimum 40%
- Electrical Trade Theory
or
N3 Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics – minimum 50%
- Engineering Science – minimum 50%
- Electrotechnology – minimum 50%
- Industrial Electronics – minimum 50%
or
NCV Level 4
- Electrical Principles and Practice – minimum 50%
- Mathematics – minimum 50%
- English – minimum 50%
No previous work experience is required.
How to Apply for Limpopo
Click here to apply for Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships 2026 / 2027 – Limpopo
Reference: eskom_007685
Electrical Apprentices – Mpumalanga: X5 Posts
Listing Reference: eskom_007680
Location: Mpumalanga
Department: Maintenance and Operations
Cluster: Limlanga Cluster
Number of Opportunities: 5
Closing Date: 17 November 2026
Successful apprentices may be placed in:
- KwaMhlanga
- Kameelnek
- Mayflower
- Barberton
- Jerusalema
Minimum Requirements: Mpumalanga
Applicants must have one of the following:
Technical Matric
- Pure Mathematics – minimum 50%
- Engineering Science – minimum 50%
- English – minimum 40%
- Electrical Trade Theory
or
N3 Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics – minimum 50%
- Engineering Science – minimum 50%
- Electrotechnology – minimum 50%
- Industrial Electronics – minimum 50%
or
NCV Level 4
- Electrical Principles and Practice – minimum 50%
- Mathematics – minimum 50%
- English – minimum 50%
No previous work experience is required.
How to Apply for Mpumalanga
Click here to apply for Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships 2026 / 2027 – Mpumalanga
Reference: eskom_007680
Electrical Apprentice/s – KwaZulu-Natal
Listing Reference: eskom_007569
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Division: Distribution
Cluster: CentralEast Cluster
Discipline: Electrical Heavy Current
Position / Task Grade: TR05
Closing Date: 16 November 2026
Minimum Requirements: KwaZulu-Natal
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Technical Matric with technical subjects; or
- N3 Electrical Engineering Heavy Current with:
- Mathematics – minimum 50%
- Engineering Science – minimum 50%; or
- NCV Level 4 with:
- Engineering Science – minimum 50%
- Electrical Engineering – minimum 50%
- Engineering Drawing – minimum 50%
How to Apply for KwaZulu-Natal
Click here to apply for Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships 2026 / 2027 – KwaZulu-Natal
Reference: eskom_007569
Electrical Apprentice/s – Free State
Listing Reference: eskom_007665
Location: Free State
Division: Distribution
Cluster: CentralEast Cluster
Discipline: Electrical Heavy Current
Position / Task Grade: TR05
Closing Date: 16 November 2026
Minimum Requirements: Free State
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Technical Matric with technical subjects; or
- N3 Electrical Engineering Heavy Current with:
- Mathematics – minimum 50%
- Engineering Science – minimum 50%; or
- NCV Level 4 with:
- Engineering Science – minimum 50%
- Electrical Engineering – minimum 50%
- Engineering Drawing – minimum 50%
How to Apply for Free State
Click here to apply for Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships 2026 / 2027 – Free State
Reference: eskom_007665
Electrical Apprentices – Northern Cape
Listing Reference: eskom_007643
Location: Northern Cape
Department: Maintenance & Operations
Business Unit: GEMMA Cluster
Position / Task Grade: TR05
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Successful apprentices may be based at:
- Colesberg CNC
- Carnarvon CNC
- De Aar CNC
- Petrusville CNC
- Kimberley PPM
Minimum Requirements: Northern Cape
Applicants must have one of the following:
N3 Electrical Engineering
- Minimum four subjects
or
Grade 12
- Mathematics – minimum 50%
- Physical Science – minimum 50%
- English – minimum 40%
- Plus N2 Electrical
or
Technical Grade 12
- Electrical Engineering subjects
How to Apply for Northern Cape
Click here to apply for Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships 2026 / 2027 – Northern Cape
Reference: eskom_007643
Skills and Competencies
Applicants across the apprenticeship opportunities should demonstrate:
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Good written communication skills.
- Self-discipline.
- High levels of motivation.
- Emotional resilience.
- Safety awareness.
- Responsibility.
- Commitment.
- Computer literacy.
What the Programme Offers
The Eskom Artisan Training Programme provides:
- Three years of structured apprenticeship training.
- Institutional training.
- Practical on-the-job training.
- Exposure to electrical maintenance and operations.
- Opportunity to gain practical artisan experience.
- Opportunity to work towards a Trade Test Certificate.
Experience Requirements
No previous work experience is required for the Limpopo and Mpumalanga opportunities.
Applicants should carefully review the qualification requirements for the province they wish to apply in, as they differ slightly between listings.
Employment Equity
Eskom is committed to equality, Employment Equity and diversity.
Preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in accordance with Eskom’s Employment Equity Plan and targets.
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Candidate Support
Applicants experiencing problems with the recruitment process may contact:
Email: Candidate.support@ci.hr
Important Application Information
Applicants should:
- Apply for the opportunity in the province where they wish to be considered.
- Use the correct vacancy reference number.
- Ensure that their qualification meets the specific subject requirements.
- Provide accurate academic information.
- Submit the online application before the applicable closing date.
Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 28 days after the relevant closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing Dates
- Northern Cape: 13 November 2026
- KwaZulu-Natal: 16 November 2026
- Free State: 16 November 2026
- Limpopo: 17 November 2026
- Mpumalanga: 17 November 2026