Eskom invites suitably qualified South African youth to apply for the Learner Plant Operator Programme 2026 at Duvha Power Station in Mpumalanga.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 03 September 2026
Learnership Location: Duvha Power Station, Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Eskom Learner Plant Operator Programme 2026
Eskom is recruiting 10 Learner Plant Operators for training opportunities at Duvha Power Station.
Successful applicants will receive institutionalised and on-the-job training and may be placed in Eskom Operations across divisions after the recruitment process.
Programme Overview
Organisation: Eskom
Position: Learner Plant Operator
Number of Opportunities: X10
Listing Reference: eskom_006443
Position / Task Grade: L5
Business Unit: Duvha Power Station
Department: Human Resources
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job Category: Training
Contract: Student Job
Remuneration: Market Related
Location: Witbank, Mpumalanga
Closing Date: 03 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be South African citizens and meet one of the following qualification options:
- Grade 12 with at least 50% in Mathematics, 50% in Physical Science and 40% in English; or
- N3 with at least 50% in Mathematics, 50% in Science and 40% in English; or
- NCV Level 4 with at least 50% in Mathematics, 50% in Science and 40% in English.
Training and Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be afforded:
Institutionalised training and on-the-job training.
Applicants will go through Eskom’s recruitment process and, if successful, may be placed within Eskom Operations across the relevant divisions.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate teamwork, integrity, professionalism and a customer-focused attitude.
Relevant skills and attributes include communication skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, liaising skills, politeness, promptness, energy, self-motivation and assertiveness.
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 Plant Operator Programme 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the Eskom careers portal.
Click here to apply for Eskom Learner Plant Operator Programme 2026
Applicants should quote the listing reference:
eskom_006443
Learnership Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
03 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
Important Application Notes
There are 10 Learner Plant Operator opportunities available at Duvha Power Station.
Applicants must meet the stated Mathematics, Science and English minimum marks and must be South African citizens.
The remuneration is listed as market related.
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