Eskom invites suitably qualified South African youth to apply for the Learner Artisan Welder Programme 2026, with three training opportunities available in Mpumalanga.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 07 September 2026
Learnership Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Eskom Learner Artisan Welder Programme 2026
Eskom is recruiting three Learner Artisan Welders who will receive institutionalised and practical on-the-job training.
The opportunity is aimed at South African citizens who meet the relevant Welding qualification and subject requirements.
Programme Overview
Organisation: Eskom
Position: Learner Artisan Welder
Number of Opportunities: X3
Listing Reference: eskom_006712
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job Category: Human Resources and Recruitment
Contract Type: Internship
Remuneration: Market Related
Location: Mpumalanga
EE Position: No
Closing Date: 07 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be South African citizens and meet one of the following qualification routes:
- Grade 12 plus N3, N4, N5 or N6 Certificate in Welding, with at least 50% in Mathematics, 50% in Science and 40% in English; or
- Grade 12 plus NCV Level 4 in Welding, with at least 50% in Mathematics, 50% in Science and 40% in English.
Training Provided
Successful applicants will receive:
Institutionalised training and on-the-job training.
The programme is intended to provide learners with practical workplace exposure and structured technical development in the Welding trade.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Teamwork.
- Integrity.
- Professionalism.
- Customer focus.
- Communication skills.
- Sound interpersonal skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Liaising skills.
- Politeness.
- Promptness.
- Energy and enthusiasm.
- Self-motivation.
- Assertiveness.
Knowledge of Eskom policies and procedures is also listed as relevant.
Employment Equity
Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
Preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups in line with Eskom’s employment equity plan and targets.
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Eskom also reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions.
How to Apply for Eskom Learner Artisan Welder Programme 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the Eskom careers portal.
Click here to apply for Eskom Learner Artisan Welder Programme 2026
Applicants should quote or confirm the listing reference:
eskom_006712
Learnership Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
07 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
Application Support
For assistance with the vacancy, Eskom lists the following support email:
Applicants should note that the address appears unusual in the supplied advert and should confirm the correct support email on the official Eskom careers portal before sending any enquiry.
Important Application Notes
There are three Learner Artisan Welder opportunities available in Mpumalanga.
The remuneration is listed as market related.
Applicants must meet the stated Mathematics, Science and English minimum marks and must be South African citizens.
If applicants have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
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