Eskom invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for Electrical Apprenticeship opportunities 2026 in the North West Province.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Apprenticeship Location: North West, South Africa
Number of Positions: 5
Programme Duration: 3 years
Reference Number: eskom_007762
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Remuneration: Market Related
About the Eskom Electrical Apprenticeship Programme
Eskom Distribution Division is offering five Artisan Training Programme opportunities within the Electrical discipline.
The successful candidates will join the Maintenance and Operations Department within the GEMMA Cluster and may be placed at different Eskom centres in the North West Province.
The programme provides both institutional and practical workplace training and is designed to prepare candidates to obtain a recognised Trade Test Certificate.
Apprenticeship Locations
Successful candidates may be based at:
- Potchefstroom CNC
- Taung CNC
- Mmabatho CNC
- Rustenburg CNC
- Klerksdorp PPM
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following qualification requirements:
Option 1: N3 Electrical Engineering
Applicants must have:
- N3 Electrical Engineering.
- A minimum of four subjects.
Option 2: Grade 12 and N2 Electrical
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- Mathematics with at least 50%.
- Physical Science with at least 50%.
- English with at least 40%.
- N2 Electrical qualification.
Option 3: Technical Grade 12
Applicants may also qualify with:
- Technical Grade 12.
- Relevant Electrical Engineering subjects.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should have:
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Good written communication skills.
- A conscientious and disciplined approach.
- High levels of drive and motivation.
- Emotional resilience.
- Strong safety awareness.
- Responsibility and commitment.
- Computer literacy.
Programme Structure
The Eskom apprenticeship runs for three years.
Successful candidates will receive:
- Institutional training.
- On-the-job workplace training.
- Practical exposure within Eskom operations.
- An opportunity to work towards a recognised Trade Test Certificate.
Key Responsibilities
Apprentices will be expected to:
- Participate fully in the three-year Artisan Training Programme.
- Complete institutional training.
- Complete practical workplace training.
- Follow Eskom safety requirements.
- Develop the technical skills required for the Electrical trade.
- Work towards successfully completing the relevant Trade Test.
Employment Equity
Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
Preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups in accordance with Eskom’s Employment Equity Plan and organisational targets.
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official Eskom recruitment platform.
Reference Number: eskom_007762
The direct application URL was not included in the vacancy information supplied, so applicants should search for reference eskom_007762 on Eskom’s official careers portal and submit their application before the closing date.
Important Application Information
Applicants should ensure that:
- They meet one of the advertised qualification options.
- Their Mathematics, Physical Science and English marks meet the minimum requirements where applicable.
- Their CV is updated.
- Their qualification documents are available.
- They use the correct reference number.
- They submit their application before the closing date.
If applicants have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
Eskom also reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised posts.
Closing Date
20 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.