Eskom invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for Electrical Apprenticeship opportunities 2026 within the Distribution Division in the Eastern Cape.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 16 November 2026
Apprenticeship Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa
Number of Opportunities: 5
Programme Duration: 3 years
Reference Number: eskom_007799
Position / Task Grade: TR05
Department: Maintenance & Operations
Business Unit: Cape Coastal Cluster
Remuneration: Market Related
About the Eskom Electrical Apprenticeship Programme
Eskom Distribution Division is offering five Artisan Training Programme opportunities in the Electrical discipline.
The programme provides structured institutional and workplace training over three years and gives successful candidates an opportunity to work towards a recognised Trade Test certificate.
Available Locations
The five apprenticeship opportunities are based at:
- Mt Frere CNC
- Butterworth CNC
- Cradock CNC
- Mqanduli CNC
- Energy Protection – Mthatha
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following qualification routes:
Grade 12
- Mathematics: minimum 50%
- Physical Science: minimum 50%
- English: minimum 40%
N3 Engineering
Applicants must have:
- Mathematics: minimum 50%
- Physical Science: minimum 50%
- English: minimum 40%
NCV Level 4
Applicants must have:
- Mathematics: minimum 50%
- Physical Science: minimum 50%
- English: minimum 40%
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Good written communication skills.
- Self-discipline.
- High levels of drive and motivation.
- Emotional resilience.
- Safety awareness.
- Responsibility.
- Commitment.
- Computer literacy.
Programme Responsibilities
Successful candidates will participate in a structured three-year Artisan Training Programme.
The programme includes:
- Institutional training.
- On-the-job training.
- Practical workplace learning.
- Development towards artisan competency.
- Opportunity to attain a Trade Test certificate.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Eskom recruitment platform.
Click here to apply for Eskom Electrical Apprenticeships 2026
Applicants should use reference number:
eskom_007799
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- The programme runs for three years.
- Eskom may give preference to candidates from underrepresented designated groups in line with its Employment Equity objectives.
- Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Eskom provides a smoke-free workplace environment.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing Date
16 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date.