City Power Johannesburg, in partnership with the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority, invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Electrical Engineering Graduate Internship Programme 2026–2028.
Internship Application Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 12:00
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
City Power and EWSETA Electrical Engineering Internship Programme
City Power Johannesburg and EWSETA are offering 120 graduate internship opportunities to qualifying Electrical Engineering graduates.
The programme will run for 24 months and is intended to help unemployed graduates gain practical workplace experience within South Africa’s electricity distribution and energy sector.
Successful applicants will receive structured workplace exposure, practical engineering experience and opportunities to develop professional skills under the guidance of experienced industry professionals.
Internship Programme Overview
Employer: City Power Johannesburg SOC Ltd
Partner: Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority
Programme: Electrical Engineering Graduate Internship Programme
Number of positions: 120
Programme duration: 24 months
Field: Electrical Engineering
Minimum qualification: NQF Level 7 or NQF Level 8
Age requirement: Younger than 35 years
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing date: 24 July 2026 at 12:00
Application method: Email
Purpose of the Internship
The programme aims to address the challenge faced by engineering graduates who have academic qualifications but limited practical workplace experience.
Successful interns will gain exposure to professional engineering environments while applying the theoretical knowledge acquired during their university studies.
The programme may help graduates develop experience in:
- Electricity distribution systems
- Electrical infrastructure
- Engineering projects
- Municipal power operations
- Technical reporting
- Workplace health and safety
- Engineering administration
- Professional workplace conduct
- Project planning and implementation
Number of Internship Positions
A total of 120 Electrical Engineering graduate internship positions are available.
This makes the programme one of the larger engineering graduate opportunities available to unemployed South African graduates.
Internship Duration
The internship will run for:
24 months
The extended programme period will allow successful candidates to gain meaningful workplace experience rather than completing only a short-term practical placement.
Interns will have an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and participate in activities aligned with the electricity and energy sector.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed one of the following qualifications:
- An NQF Level 7 qualification in Electrical Engineering
- An NQF Level 8 qualification in Electrical Engineering
The qualification must have been obtained from a recognised and accredited South African higher education institution.
Applicants should submit both their qualification certificate and complete academic transcript.
General Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have valid South African identity documents.
- Be unemployed when applying.
- Be younger than 35 years.
- Hold an NQF Level 7 or NQF Level 8 qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Be academically eligible for registration with the relevant statutory professional council.
- Be available to participate in the complete 24-month internship programme.
- Submit all compulsory supporting documents.
Applicants who do not meet the qualification requirements may not be considered.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is suitable for graduates who:
- Recently completed Electrical Engineering studies.
- Have little or no formal workplace experience.
- Want to build careers in the energy sector.
- Are interested in municipal electricity infrastructure.
- Want practical engineering experience.
- Intend to pursue professional engineering registration.
- Are interested in electricity generation, transmission or distribution environments.
- Can work effectively in a technical and professional setting.
What Interns May Learn
Successful candidates may gain practical experience in:
- Electrical engineering operations
- Electricity distribution infrastructure
- Engineering maintenance
- Technical inspections
- Project support
- Data collection and analysis
- Technical documentation
- Engineering safety procedures
- Municipal utility operations
- Stakeholder communication
- Teamwork and workplace collaboration
- Professional engineering standards
The exact duties will depend on the department and operational area where each intern is placed.
Professional Registration
Applicants must be academically eligible for professional registration with the relevant statutory professional council.
The internship may help graduates build workplace experience that supports their long-term professional development.
However, appointment to the programme does not automatically guarantee professional registration. Graduates must still comply with all requirements established by the relevant professional body.
Skills Applicants Should Demonstrate
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Technical understanding of Electrical Engineering principles
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communication
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interpret technical information
- Professional conduct
- Teamwork
- Time-management skills
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to follow safety procedures
- Ability to work under supervision
- Responsibility and reliability
Applicants should clearly reflect relevant academic projects, practical training and technical skills in their CVs.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- A detailed and updated CV
- The applicant’s current age clearly indicated on the CV
- A completed City Power application form
- A motivation letter
- A recently certified copy of a South African identity document
- Certified copies of completed qualifications
- Certified copies of academic transcripts
Certified documents must not be older than three months.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Motivation Letter
Applicants must include a motivation letter explaining:
- Why they are interested in the internship.
- Why they want to work in the electricity and energy sector.
- How their Electrical Engineering qualification relates to the programme.
- What technical skills they can contribute.
- What they hope to learn during the 24-month internship.
- Their long-term career goals.
The motivation letter should be professional, clear and specific to City Power and the Electrical Engineering programme.
How to Apply for City Power and EWSETA Electrical Engineering Internships 2026–2028
Applications must be submitted electronically by email.
Click here to apply for City Power and EWSETA Electrical Engineering Internships 2026–2028
Application email: talentpipeline@citypower.co.za
Applicants must attach:
- A completed City Power application form
- A detailed CV
- A motivation letter
- A certified copy of their identity document
- Certified qualification certificates
- Certified academic transcripts
Applicants should clearly indicate that they are applying for the Electrical Engineering Graduate Internship Programme 2026–2028 in the email subject line.
Suggested Email Subject Line
Use the following subject line:
Application: Electrical Engineering Graduate Internship Programme 2026–2028
Applicants should check that all attachments are included before sending the email.
Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
24 July 2026 at 12:00
Late applications and walk-in applications will not be accepted.
Applicants should submit their applications early to avoid internet problems, missing attachments or technical difficulties on the closing date.
Selection Process
After the closing date, City Power may:
- Screen all applications.
- Confirm that applicants meet the minimum requirements.
- Verify qualifications.
- Check identity documents.
- Review academic records.
- Assess motivation letters.
- Shortlist suitable candidates.
- Conduct interviews or assessments.
- Complete background and reference checks.
Only applicants selected for the next stage may be contacted.
Application Outcome
Applicants who do not receive communication within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
City Power may limit communication to shortlisted candidates.
Employment Equity
Appointments will be made in accordance with:
- The Employment Equity Act
- City Power Johannesburg’s Employment Equity Plan
Preference may be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups.
Important Application Advice
Before submitting an application, applicants should ensure that:
- Their CV clearly indicates their current age.
- Their qualification is at NQF Level 7 or NQF Level 8.
- Their qualification is specifically in Electrical Engineering.
- All certified documents are not older than three months.
- The City Power application form is completed.
- A motivation letter is attached.
- Academic transcripts are included.
- The correct email address is used.
- The application is submitted before 12:00 on 24 July 2026.
About City Power Johannesburg
City Power Johannesburg is a municipal-owned electricity utility responsible for distributing electricity to customers within the City of Johannesburg.
Its operations include electricity infrastructure, network maintenance, customer services and the distribution of power to residential, commercial and industrial customers.
About EWSETA
The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority supports skills development, education and workplace training within South Africa’s energy and water sectors.
Through partnerships with employers such as City Power, EWSETA helps graduates gain practical experience and develop skills required by the labour market.